COMMUNITY FORESTRY • LIBERIA

Protecting Forests. Empowering Communities.

Advancing the rights of forest-dependent communities across Liberia through sustainable forest management, advocacy, community development, and improved livelihoods.

23 CFDC Groups
11 Liberian Counties
~500 Communities & Villages
NUCFDCs community forestry activities in Liberia
NUCFDCs community engagement activities
2009 Established to Champion
Community Forest Rights
WHO WE ARE

Working Together for Stronger Forest Communities.

The National Union of Community Forestry Development Committees (NUCFDCs) is a community-based organization committed to strengthening the voices and rights of forest-dependent communities across Liberia.

Established in 2009, the Union brings together 23 Community Forestry Development Committee groups across 11 of Liberia's 15 counties, representing approximately 500 affected communities and villages.

Through advocacy, capacity building, partnerships and sustainable forest governance, we help communities participate meaningfully in decisions affecting their forests, land, resources and livelihoods.

Forest Conservation

Promoting sustainable use of forest resources.

Community Empowerment

Advancing local participation and resource rights.

OUR IMPACT IN NUMBERS

Together, We're Making a Difference.

Since 2009, NUCFDCs has worked to strengthen community representation, protect forest rights, and promote sustainable forest governance across Liberia.

23

CFDC Groups

Community forestry development committees united.

11

Counties Represented

Working across 11 of Liberia's 15 counties.

~ 500

Communities & Villages

Approximately 500 affected communities represented.

2009

Year Established

Committed to community forest rights since 2009.

WHAT DRIVES US

Our Mission & Vision

Building a future where forest-dependent communities have a stronger voice, secure rights and sustainable livelihoods.

01 / MISSION

Our Mission

To promote meaningful community participation in forest and land governance, advocate for the rights and benefits of forest-dependent communities, and strengthen their capacity to manage natural resources responsibly.

We work through advocacy, capacity building, monitoring of forestry agreements, sustainable agriculture and partnerships that improve community livelihoods.

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES
02 / VISION

Our Vision

We envision Liberian communities working together to secure their forest community rights and improve their livelihoods through the sustainable management of forest resources, agricultural products and land.

A Liberia where local communities are empowered, natural resources are responsibly managed, and the benefits of development are shared fairly.

SUSTAINABLE FUTURES

Our commitment: Community Rights, Sustainable Forests and Improved Livelihoods.

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WHAT WE DO

Our Services & Programs

We work alongside forest-dependent communities to strengthen local capacity, protect community rights, promote sustainable livelihoods and improve forest governance across Liberia.

01

Capacity Building

Strengthening the knowledge and skills of community representatives through training on forestry laws, land rights, governance and responsible resource management.

02

Community Rights Advocacy

Advocating for the recognition and protection of community rights to forest resources, equitable benefits and meaningful participation in decisions affecting their land.

03

Benefit-Sharing Support

Assisting communities in developing project proposals for submission to the Benefit Sharing Trust Board to support local development priorities.

04

Sustainable Forestry & Agriculture

Seeking funding and partnerships that promote sustainable forest management, agricultural production and improved economic opportunities for local communities.

05

Organizational & Producer Support

Supporting community-based producer organizations by helping them connect with partners, access opportunities and explore fiscal sponsorship arrangements.

WORK WITH US

Let's Build Stronger Forest Communities.

Join us in advancing community rights, sustainable forests and better livelihoods across Liberia.

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COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Our Trusted Partners

Working together with organizations and institutions to strengthen community forestry, protect rights and support sustainable livelihoods across Liberia.

FFF

Forest and Farm Facility

FERN

Fern

MFGAP

MFGAP

FGHR

Fund for Global Human Rights

GJN

Grassroots Justice Network

CSIFM

Civil Society Independent Forest Monitors