With the help of FAO, the World Bank and other international partners, Liberia has developed a new forestry law, which was passed on 4 October 2006.

The new legislation opens a new era for the Liberian forestry sector after a long period of mismanagement and exploitation of forest resources to fuel conflict, which had led to the UN Security Council imposing sanctions on Liberian timber exports for the past 3 years. Recognizing the importance of good governance and community involvement in forestry, the new policy balances community, conservation and commercial uses of Liberia’s forests to produce a range of goods and services for the benefit of all Liberians, and stresses equitable access to forest resources.
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FAO media release, 5 October 2006