Liberia: Demarcation Sparks Violence In Gola Forest National Park

Mar 9, 2018 | FrontPage Africa
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The December 2016 Act establishing the Gola Forest National Park clearly states government and citizens’ mutual responsibilities in the management of the natural reserve. “If any land over which the Gola Forest National Park is established is private property and deeded, the Government shall provide prompt payment and just compensation to the property owners. Where there are towns and villagers within areas designated as the park, these towns and villages shall be set aside and their residents shall be allowed to carry out their normal activities without interference,” states Part 2 Section 8 of the Act.