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Introducing Forest Partners International

Tropical forests cover less than 7% of the Earth's land surface, but are home to more than half of the worlds's species. More...

Focus on Liberia, West Africa

Some may ask why Forest Partners International has chosen to work in Liberia, West Africa. More...

First Meeting of Board of Directors Held
Forest Partners International was founded in November 2003, being incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the vision of promoting conservation of biodiversity through long-term partnerships More...

Wildlife Harvest: Threat or Savior?
Liberia is a conservation priority within the Upper Guinea Forest block of West Africa. Within its forests are found many of the regions endangered species, including pygmy hippopotamus, forest elephant, Diana monkey, and Jentink's and zebra duikers (antelope unique to the region). More...

Human and Wildlife Health

Throughout history pathogens have traveled with humans to every corner of the earth. Today, due to international commerce, before one realizes they are sick or even exhibit symptoms of an infection, one can transport a pathogen around the world. More...

Looking to the Future

Although conservation and sustainable natural resource utilization are Forest Partners International's ultimate goal, we also recognize a responsibility to working with the rural poor who have such an influence on the future of wildlife and forests. More...

Liberia at the Crossroads

Fifteen years of devastating civil war in Liberia have finally culminated in nationwide disarmament and a newly formed transitional government. More...

Meet Thomas Norman, Community Relations Officer
Thomas Plagbalah Norman was born March 19, 1966 into the Sapo tribe of Sinoe County, Liberia. Although Liberia has an 85% illiteracy rate More...

On the Edge of Extinction?
The golden-headed langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus) is only found on Cat Ba Island in North Vietnam, and is listed as one of the world's two most critically endangered primate species by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). More...

Sapo National Park Expansion

Sapo National Park is Liberia's only fully protected national park and was founded in 1983. More...

Getting Bushmeat on the Table

Liberia contains two of the three largest tracts of remaining forest in the Upper Guinea Forest of West Africa. More...

Conservation Awareness
Does anyone care about Liberia's forests and wildlife? Liberian's do!

During a survey of hunters in 2000, an older man challenged interviewers with the question "Why isn't there a poster telling us what animals are protected by Liberian law?" More...