‘Many shrubs, herbs depleted’ – Jigawa bans tree felling for firewood, charcoal | TheCable

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The Jigawa government has banned tree felling for charcoal and firewood to safeguard the forest and environmental resources. In a statement on Monday, Lawan Ahmed, managing director, Jigawa state environmental

May 8, 2023 1:39 PMThe Jigawa government has banned tree felling for charcoal and firewood to safeguard the forest and environmental resources.

Ahmed said the activities of charcoal makers have weakened several shrubs and herbs, adding that trees play a vital role in regulating climate. “The menace ravages the state’s existing and fragile trees with potential deforestation on farm yields, livelihood and public health.

 

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