Liberia: Illicit Miners Ravage Community Forest

Nov 8, 2024 | Esau J. Farr, The DayLight
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Miners in Lofa  County have intruded on the Salayea Authorized Community Forest, undermining locals’ efforts to conserve the woodland. The miners entered the 8,270-hectare forest without the community’s consent, violating the Community Rights Law, which created community forestry.