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Journal of Climate Change and Pollution

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The Impact of Insurgency and Insecurity on Forestry and Wildlife in Northern Nigeria: Challenges and Pathways for Sustainable Recovery
Perspective - Volume: 2, Issue: 2, 2026 (July)
The Impact of Insurgency and Insecurity on Forestry and Wildlife in Northern Nigeria: Challenges and Pathways for Sustainable Recovery Download PDF
Yuwa Dooyum Joshua* ORCID

Montane Forest Research Station, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
*Correspondence to: Yuwa Dooyum Joshua, Montane Forest Research Station, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, E-Mail:
Received: June 08, 2026; Manuscript No: JCCC-26-7788; Editor Assigned: June 15, 2026; PreQc No: JCCC-26-7788(PQ); Reviewed: July 10, 2026; Revised: July 14, 2026; Manuscript No: JCCC-26-7788(R); Published: July 27, 2026

ABSTRACT

Northern Nigeria has experienced persistent insecurity driven by terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and land-related conflicts. Beyond the humanitarian and socio-economic consequences, these crises have significantly impacted forestry resources and wildlife conservation. This paper examines the ecological implications of insurgency on forest ecosystems and biodiversity in Northern Nigeria and proposes practical, science-based solutions for recovery and resilience.

Keywords: Environmental Security; Armed Conflict; Forestry Management; Wildlife Conservation; Biodiversity Loss; Climate Vulnerability; Forest Governance; Northern Nigeria

Citation: Joshua YD (2026). The Impact of Insurgency and Insecurity on Forestry and Wildlife in Northern Nigeria: Challenges and Pathways for Sustainable Recovery. J. Clim. Change Pollut. Vol.2 Iss.2, July (2026), pp:95-96.
Copyright: © 2026 Yuwa Dooyum Joshua. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.