The EU-funded project “SUSTAIN - Sustainable Forest conservation in southeastern Liberia” valued at $3.64 million United States Dollars has been launched through the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), the Forestry Training Institute, and partners, specifically the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation, the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia, and Universal Outreach Foundation. The regional event occurred at the Sapo National Park (SNP) in Jalay Town, Sinoe County on March 13, 2025.
The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) Service Delivery Charter is a pivotal document that outlines the commitment of the FDA to excellence in forestry management and service delivery. This charter acts as a guiding beacon, ensuring that the FDA's services are aligned with the needs and expectations of the public and stakeholders. It emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and efficiency in all operations.
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, Madam Nora G. Bowier, the Deputy Managing Director of Community, Conservation, and Carbon, broke ground for the construction of five units in Konia, Lofa County. These units will include offices and residences for the Chief Park Warden (CPW) and Rangers. The project is funded by Fauna and Flora International and aims to enhance the Rangers' ability to monitor the Wonegizi Forest Reserve.
On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and its partners celebrated World Wildlife Day at the FDA compound in Whein Town, Paynesville. The event brought together FDA employees, university students studying forestry, and officials from various government ministries, agencies, and partners within the forestry sector. This year, World Wildlife Day was observed under the theme “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.”
With shared climate challenges and similar adaptation goals, a high-level delegation from Liberia visited Nigeria through a “South-South Knowledge Exchange” initiative to harness both countries' collective experiences and expertise in implementing Reduced Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)+ related projects/ programs as a mechanism for combatting climate change.
The FDA is a semi-public autonomous corporation created by an act of the legislature on December 20, 1976, with the mandate to sustainably manage and conserve the forests and related resources of the country for the benefit of present and future generations. The mandate of FDA includes but is not limited to the following: +