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National Forestry Policy and Implementation Strategy.

Country/Territory
Liberia
Document type
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Forestry, Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Agro-forestry Smallholders/peasants Food security Community management Forest management/forest conservation Poverty Public participation Non-timber products Afforestation/reforestation Sustainable use Timber Extension Research Land tenure Ownership Wetlands Tourism Hunting/capture
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
2006-2016.
Abstract

The National Forestry Policy and Implementation Strategy is Liberia’s sectoral policy and strategy for the forestry sector for the period 2006-2016. It focuses on maximizing the benefits of the forestry sector for the Liberian society, with a special emphasis on the contribution of the sector to poverty alleviation. It seeks to balance and integrate the commercial, community and conservation uses of Liberia’s forests, so that they can continue to produce vital environmental goods and services, as well as support the economic development of the country.

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