Environmental problems in Central African Republic
Treeless and parched?
Not yet. But forests, one of the Central African Republic’s most precious assets, are suffering from a low and steady decline. As they go, another threat is emerging: desertification.
Deforestation
- Erosion and desertification
- Brush fires
- Clearing for agriculture
- Fuelwood collection
Illegal and unsustainable wildlife exploitation
Pollution
- Urban waste
- Mining
- Chemical fishing
