The Stubb creek forest reserve also known as Akoiyak Ekid, is a gazette forest reserve in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria, established in 1930. The reserve has attracted several researchers from within and outside Nigeria, as it is considered a hotspot for biodiversity, especially it floral and faunal resources.[1][2]
Ownership dispute
editIn 2021, a public dispute emerged between Eket and Ibeno Local government areas of Akwa Ibom State on the ownership of Stubb creek forest reserve. This dispute was intensified following the interest of BUA Group of Companies in the forest.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Ibom Greener Project". www.climate-chance.org. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ Ohimain, Elijah I. (2022), Chibueze Izah, Sylvester (ed.), "Benefits and Threats of Biodiversity Conservation in Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, Nigeria", Biodiversity in Africa: Potentials, Threats and Conservation, Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, Singapore: Springer Nature, pp. 109–142, doi:10.1007/978-981-19-3326-4_5, ISBN 978-981-19-3326-4, retrieved 2024-02-18
- ^ Odey, Patrick (2021-12-14). "Crisis over Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, attempt to scare away investors — A/Ibom monarch". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Ekid people drag BUA, others to court for encroaching on Stubbs Creek Forest". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
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