Archives Tag: Forests
13 Practical Steps On How To Go Forest Bathing
April 19, 2022
In our previous article, we explained what Forest Bathing was and the fact that it is now a thing in Nigeria. Paraphasing Dr Qing Li, from Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness, forest bathing can decrease anxiety, depression and anger, and reduce stress to bring about a state of relaxation. Forest bathing is … Continue reading 13 Practical Steps On How To Go Forest Bathing
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Ever Tried Forest Bathing In Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
What is Forest Bathing? In a tours deal article, we came across the word ‘forest bathing’ as a tour activity organised by a tour operator here in Nigeria. Forest Bathing is a natural therapy developed in Japan in the 1980s; they also call it Shinrin Yoku. The term is being one with nature probably came … Continue reading Ever Tried Forest Bathing In Nigeria?
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Top 10 Forest Reserves In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is a blessed land; rich with human and natural resources e.g. forests, waterfalls, etc. Nigeria’s vegetation comprises of forests and most of them are in the southern and north-central parts of the country. A forest is a piece of land covered by trees, herbs, wildlife, bushes and bush fowls (birds) e.g. Sambisa Forest. While … Continue reading Top 10 Forest Reserves In Nigeria
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International Day Of Forests
April 19, 2022
The State Members at the 16th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization recommended and voted for the International Day of Forests (also known as World Forestry Day) to be celebrated annually on the 21st of March in November 1971. Without a resolution to that meeting, the Centre for International Forestry Research … Continue reading International Day Of Forests
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Nigeria’s Forests and the Potentials of an Underutilised Resource
April 19, 2022
For much of a typical cross-country trip, the trees of Nigeria’s forests dominate the landscape. The typical reaction of travellers to the majestic sight is to watch in calm amazement or simply look on in indifference. In fact, a lot of people in these parts would rather have these trees felled to make way for … Continue reading Nigeria’s Forests and the Potentials of an Underutilised Resource
