Description:
Destruction of shea, locust bean, and mahogany eliminates billion-naira industries with potential to employ thousands and create sustainable export markets.
Desired Outcome:
Transition from tree destruction to value-chain protection and industrial growth.
What Could Go Wrong:
Industries fail to materialize; rural employment opportunities lost; export potential destroyed.
Current Situation:
Charcoal producers target economic trees for hotter burning and higher prices abroad.
Action Strategy:
Support shea, cashew, locust bean industries; incentivize alternative livelihoods; regulate charcoal exports.
Concern Category:
Location:
Nigeria
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