#InternationalForestDay

Have you ever visited a forest? For Laycon his visit to IITA Forest Center was a first! 🌲
While enjoying the plant, insect and animal life, he shines a spotlight on Nigeria’s pressing deforestation challenge. The country has the highest deforestation rate globally, losing approximately 3.7% of its forest cover each year, according to the United Nations. 🛑⤴️
Forests play a crucial role in mitigating climate change, acting as regulators of the planet’s climate systems. Without the protective canopy of forests, humanity faces profound challenges and a rapidly evolving environmental landscape.
Through Laycon's visit and advocacy efforts, an important message resonates: safeguarding Nigeria's forests is necessary not only for the nation's ecological balance but also for the well-being and resilience of communities.🌿
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