The Nigerian government is planning to build a six-lane superhighway through one of the country’s most remote rainforests. The construction of this highway will lead to the destruction of the habitat of some of the world’s most endangered species.

Many conservationists say that this project would displace at least 180 indigenous communities in addition to cutting through the national parks and forest reserves that are home to many of the country’s most at-risk species. This includes the endangered Cross River gorilla, chimpanzees, forest elephants and pangolins. There is also concern that the construction of this highway could lead to increased wildlife poaching and trafficking as it would give easier access to land that was previously unreachable.

Small changes have already been made to the original plan for the highway. It has been rerouted to avoid one critical habitat for gorillas, but it’s important to protect all the other animals and habitats still in danger. Sign this petition to encourage further rerouting or to stop the project from happening if isn’t going to be properly rerouted.

https://forcechange.com/205894/stop.....ng-rainforest/