Technical Feasibility Study of the Montserrado Wetland, Liberia
A four-member field team documented 16 geographical capture points near Gabriel Tucker Bridge to build an initial evidence base for wetland conservation planning.
Read full detailsDateAugust 21, 2026
LocationBah Clan, River Cess County, Liberia
ForestDarwin Community Forest
ActivityCommunity engagement meeting
About the engagement
On August 21, 2026, Earth Rangers conducted a community engagement meeting in Bah Clan, River Cess County, to discuss proposed conservation activities in Darwin Community Forest.
The community welcomed Earth Rangers and expressed interest in collaborating on forest conservation, while highlighting youth employment as an important local priority. Discussions also addressed community forest governance, the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and the need for community representatives to review and agree on its terms before signing.
Who took part
The meeting brought together traditional and local authorities and forest management structures, including:
- The former District Commissioner and Superintendent
- The Clan Chief and the Town Chief
- The Community Land Development and Management Committee (CLDMC)
- Community Forest Management Body (CFMB) leadership and members
- Representatives from neighboring communities
Accreditation and local permission
Earth Rangers is accredited by Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), and has secured local permission to undertake conservation activities in the area. The engagement established an important foundation for cooperation with community leadership and relevant forest management structures.
Key outputs
- Documented stakeholder engagement
- Identification of community priorities
- Initial discussions on the proposed MoU
- A pathway toward formalizing cooperation with the CFMB
This work supports Earth Rangers’ commitment to community-led forest conservation, responsible natural resource management, local participation, and sustainable livelihoods in Liberia.
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