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THE PLACE OF FOREST AND ECOTOURISM IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTOF NIGERIA

FUNMILAYO, O.A


The study examines the state of Nigeria forests; it identifies deforestation as a major threat to sustainable forest management. It also highlights the environmental roles of forest as well as the resources found there. It further examines how some of these ecological functions of forest resources can be harnessed and utilized to bring about improved economy. The study examines ecotourism as a means of boosting the economy of the nation and also suggest some conservation strategies like biodiversity protect