- Deforestation is permanent clearance of trees from
land without replacing them. During 1998 to 1991, civil war broke out in
Somalia which resulted total damage in the Northern region of
Somaliland which caused absolute devastation of forests and distinction
of wildlife. In particular, trees were severely damaged by the bombs and
military tanks of the Siyad Barre forces in Somalia. As a result, after
Somaliland declared its independence, local people in many parts of
Somaliland cut down the remaining forest cover for livelihood, income
generation and energy.
Deforestation has not
only been the pressing environmental problems in Somaliland but also
finance people in rural areas to have another source of income by
turning trees into charcoal.
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