In Palm Oil, Liberia Sees Economic Boom — but Forests May Lose

Oct 28, 2016 | Sophie Bertazzo
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Liberia views palm oil development as a huge opportunity for economic growth and international trade. But embracing the booming industry is not without its costs. Without proper oversight, the country’s vast forests could be cut down and replaced by oil palm plantations, destroying critical natural resources and the benefits they provide for the communities who depend on them.