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. Full text English