Liberia Conservation Works Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods to Preserve Liberia’s Forests

Feb 26, 2024 | FrontPage Africa
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Over two thirds of Liberia’s land is covered by forests, with over half of the country’s residents living within walking distance of a forest and relying on forest resources for income. Wood collection and charcoal production, extraction of products such as fruits, nuts, and honey, and other forest-related activities are critical to the subsistence of rural households and communities. Unfortunately, unsustainable practices are jeopardizing biodiversity and negatively  impacting livelihoods for communities living near and within forest areas. Liberia Conservation Works, a five-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development, is supporting forest-dwelling communities in  adopting more sustainable livelihood practices that support biodiversity conservation, improved protected area management, and economic growth.