Liberia: Mining Destroys Proposed Wologizi Park

Liberia: Mining Destroys Proposed Wologizi Park

BETIBA -- In 2015, the Government of Liberia began the process to create the Wologizi Proposed Protected Area, located in Lofa County's Voinjama District. The move prevented locals from hunting, farming, or building homes in the forest.

Mining Destroys Proposed Wologizi Park

The Government of Liberia designated the Wologizi Proposed Protected Area, facing challenges due to mining licenses overlap. Local communities and conservation efforts are impacted, endangering the environment and wildlife.