Georgetown, Guyana – July 29, 2025 — The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) today hosted a formal opening ceremony at the GFC Multiplex to welcome a twelve-member Liberian delegation, marking the commencement of a week-long learning exchange on forestry governance and sustainability.
Mount Barclay, Liberia, July 22, 2025. In a significant step toward fostering equity within the forestry sector, the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) through its Gender and Social Inclusion Unit convened a one-day gender capacity training at its central office in Wein Town, Mount Barclay. The session aimed to enhance staff understanding of gender-related concepts and strengthen efforts to mainstream gender across all levels of the institution.
Monrovia, Liberia – July 14, 2025 — Liberia’s commitment to biodiversity conservation took center stage as the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), in collaboration with key national and international partners, hosted a vibrant celebration of World Chimpanzee Day at the Invincible Sports Park in Monrovia.
Monrovia, Liberia – July 8, 2025 — As part of efforts to ensure transparency, accountability, and the adoption of best practices in Liberia’s forestry sector, the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) convened a strategic planning meeting in preparation for the upcoming National Forest Forum (NFF) slated for October 2025.
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 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: +