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List Of Liberian National Forests
This is a list of all the national forests in Liberia. Forests See also *Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit *Wonegizi Nature Conservation Unit References External linksNational forestry policy and implementation strategy* tp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/nonfao/af306e/af306e.pdf General Report on National Forest Inventory in Liberia: 1968br>Protected areas of Liberia {{Liberia topics National forests Liberia Liberia Liberia (), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It ... National forestsN ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberia Tropical Forest
Liberia (), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to Liberia–Sierra Leone border, its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It has a population of around 5 million and covers an area of . English is the official language, but over 20 indigenous languages are spoken, reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. The country's capital and largest city is Monrovia. Liberia began in the early 19th century as a project of the American Colonization Society (ACS), which believed black people would face better chances for freedom and prosperity in Africa than in the United States. Between 1822 and the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, more than 15,000 freed and free-born black people who faced social and legal oppression in the U.S., along with 3,198 Afro-Caribbeans, relocated to Liberia. Gradually developing an Americo- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinoe County
Sinoe is one of Liberia's 15 counties and it has 17 districts. Greenville is the county's capital. As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 104,932, making it one of the least populous counties in Liberia. Sinoe has the third-largest area of all Liberia's counties; it has the second least-dense population after Gbarpolu County. The County was originally a colony in the name Mississippi-in-Africa, under auspices of a chapter of the American Colonization Society as it was created with slaves from Mississippi to Liberia. There are seventeen districts in the county and it has lower tropical forests which has mid size hills composed of various valleys and water courses. Sapo National Park (, a National protected area, Sankwehn Proposed Reserve, occupying an area of , a National proposed reserve and LTPC Reforestation Project with an area of are the major plantation areas in the county. The flag is a green cross on a white background with the flag of Liberia in the top-left c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Forests
This article lists lists of forests. By country * Forests of Australia * List of Brazilian National Forests * List of forests in Canada * List of forests in Denmark * List of forests in France * List of forests in Iceland * List of forests in India * List of forests in Ireland * List of forests in Israel * List of Liberian national forests * List of forests in Lithuania * Forests of Mexico * Forests of Poland * List of forests in Serbia * List of forests of South Africa * Forests of Sweden * List of Forest Parks of Thailand * List of forests in the United Kingdom * List of U.S. National Forests By U.S. state * List of Alabama state forests * List of Alaska state forests * List of Arizona state forests * List of Arkansas state forests * List of California state forests * List of Colorado state forests * List of Connecticut state forests * List of Delaware state forests * List of Florida state forests * List of Georgia state forests * List of Hawaii state forests ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Forests
A state forest or national forest is a forest that is administered or protected by some agency of a sovereign or federated state, or territory. Background The precise application of the terms vary by jurisdiction. For example: * In Australia, a state forest is a forest that is protected by state laws, rather than by the Government of Australia. * In Austria, the state forests are managed by the * In Brazil, a national forest is a protected area for sustainablility * In Canada, provinces administer provincial forests * In France, a national forest is a forest owned by the French state * In Germany, state forests are either federal forest called the ''Bundesforst'', which is controlled by the Institute for Federal Real Estate (''Bundesforstverwaltung''), or forest of the ''Länder'' called ''Landesforste'' * In Iceland, forests managed by the Icelandic Forest Service are classified as national forests. * In New Zealand, a state forest is a forest that is controlled by the Min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberia Geography-related Lists
Liberia (), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to Liberia–Sierra Leone border, its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It has a population of around 5 million and covers an area of . English is the official language, but over 20 indigenous languages are spoken, reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. The country's capital and largest city is Monrovia. Liberia began in the early 19th century as a project of the American Colonization Society (ACS), which believed black people would face better chances for freedom and prosperity in Africa than in the United States. Between 1822 and the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, more than 15,000 freed and free-born black people who faced social and legal oppression in the U.S., along with 3,198 Afro-Caribbeans, relocated to Liberia. Gradually developing an Americo- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonegizi Nature Conservation Unit
The Wonegizi Nature Conservation Unit is a proposed nature reserve in Liberia Liberia (), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to Liberia–Sierra Leone border, its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean .... Proposed in 1987, the site is . References {{Reflist Protected areas of Liberia Protected areas established in 1987 Lofa County 1987 establishments in Liberia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lofa County
Lofa is a county in the northernmost portion of Liberia. One of 15 counties that constitute the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has nine districts. Voinjama serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring . As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 276,863, making it the third most populous county in Liberia. Lofa's County Superintendent is William Tamba Kamba. The county is bordered by Bong County to the south and Gbarpolu County to the west. The northwestern parts of Lofa border the nation of Sierra Leone and the northeastern parts border Guinea. Mount Wuteve, the highest mountain in Liberia, lies in the north-central part of the county. History Lofa County was established from the former Western Province in 1964. The civil war which began in 1989 adversely affected the county. Many people left the area as refugees in 1999 and the early 2000s as it became a main focus of fighting during the Liberian civil war. The Red Cross said ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nimba National Forest
Nimba National Forest is a national forest in Nimba County, Liberia Liberia (), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It .... The forest, which borders Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire, has east and west sections that cover 95.91 km² and 91.46 km² respectively. It is also known as the Mount Nimba Forest Reserves. Mammals It is thought that the reserves supported populations of chimpanzees before the civil war, and local people report that populations increased in those areas during the war. However, these regions have been heavily impacted by factional fighting, resource extraction and civil displacements over the past 15 years (Kormos et al. 2003) References *Kormos, R., Boesch, C., Bakarr, M. I. and Butynski, T. (eds.). (2003) ''West African Chimpanzees''. Status Survey and Conservation A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bong County
Bong is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has twelve districts. Gbarnga serves as the capital. The area of the county measures . As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 328,919, making it the third-most populous county in Liberia. The county was organized in 1964 and is important for its mining industry. Named after Mount Bong in the southern portion of the county, it is bordered by Lofa and Gbarpolu counties to the north, Margibi and Montserrado counties to the west, Grand Bassa County to the south, and Nimba County to the east. The northeast part of Bong borders the nation of Guinea. In 2008, the County Superintendent was Ranney Jackson. Bong County's flag is purple, signifying the dawn, and orange, signifying the County's newness. The two geological instruments in the white field portion of the flag symbolize Bong County's mining ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kpelle National Forest
The Kpelle National Forest is found in Liberia Liberia (), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It .... It was established in 1961. This site is 1748 km. References {{Reflist Protected areas of Liberia Protected areas established in 1961 Gbarpolu County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberia
Liberia (), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It has a population of around 5 million and covers an area of . English is the official language, but over 20 indigenous languages are spoken, reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. The country's capital and largest city is Monrovia. Liberia began in the early 19th century as a project of the American Colonization Society (ACS), which believed black people would face better chances for freedom and prosperity in Africa than in the United States. Between 1822 and the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, more than 15,000 freed and free-born black people who faced social and legal oppression in the U.S., along with 3,198 Afro-Caribbeans, relocated to Liberia. Gradually developing an Americo-Liberian identity, the se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River Gee County
River Gee is a county in the southern portion of Liberia. One of 15 counties that constitute the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Fish Town serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring . As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 66,789, making it the third-least populous county in Liberia. It was created in 2000. The tenth-largest area, it is bordered by Sinoe County to the west, Grand Gedeh County to the north, and Grand Kru and Maryland counties to the south. The eastern part of River Gee borders the nation of Ivory Coast along the Cavalla River. The current County Superintendent is Daniel Johnson. Geography River Gee split from Grand Gedeh County in May 2000 after receiving approval from Liberia's House of Representatives in May 1997 and Senate approval in March 2000. On the east of the county is the Cavalla River that forms Liberia's border with the Ivory Coast. River Gee's capital is Fishtown. The Count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
