The Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has commenced a comprehensive review of the State’s forestry laws, marking a major step toward safeguarding the environment and enhancing climate resilience.

The review targets laws that have guided forest management in Kano since 1959, with the aim of updating them to address emerging environmental challenges and align with modern realities.

Our sources reports that the initiative comes amid growing concerns over illegal tree felling, unregulated charcoal production, indiscriminate firewood sales, and the widespread use of chainsaws, all of which continue to pose serious threats to forest resources across urban, semi-urban, rural, and protected areas of the State.

Speaking on Thursday at the opening of a two-day workshop on the review, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Mustapha Nuraddeen Muhammad, emphasised the need for collective action to ensure sustainable forest governance.

He said, “The review reflects the Ministry’s commitment to preserving environmental gains while securing a sustainable future.” He added that “unity and practical solutions are essential in addressing the challenges confronting the forestry sector.”

In his goodwill message, the Director of Forestry, Malam Muhammad Auwal, outlined notable achievements recorded under the leadership of the Commissioner.