The overall pattern of the vegetation in Yobe region has changed over years. Areas known to have vegetation cover in the last four decades had been reduced to bare land. The change in vegetation witnessed had never been same throughout the region. This reason may not be unconnected with the complex interaction between natural factors mainly rainfall fluctuations over the years and human pressure on the environment. The purpose of this study is to examine the state of the vegetation resource at the face of the accelerated desertification in the fragile arid zone of Yobe Region. Satellite imageries, meteorological data, transit walk, personal field observation and key informant interview were the tools used to generate data. Findings reveals the potential physical factors having strong influence on vegetal cover change is the rainfall. The vegetal cover change observed with respect to rainfall in the region shown variant results. Places with high enforcement of environmental laws witness increase of vegetal cover while places with lower enforcement efforts did not consistently records vegetal cover improvement despite increase in rainfall in some years. In general, considering the low political will of authorities in fighting deforestation, rainfall alone is not a factor of vegetal cover increase. This is evident in Dagona and Mashio districts where the environmental law enforcement is moderate. Addressing the issue requires a coordinated approach involving political will from government, efforts of Non-Governmental Organizations and local authorities to promote sustainable practices and enhance the resilience of the region’s vegetal and overall environment.