MONROVIA — The government of Liberia, through the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and its collaborating partners working in the forestry sector on Wednesday March 3, 2021 observed World Wildlife Day in a lively fashion as far as the intent and purpose of the day is concerned. In separate remarks, the collaborating partners pledged to closely work together to ensure that the true intent of the World Wildlife Day is achieved at all levels, especially in Liberia where the forest and all its elements face potential threats from illegal activities. Miss Deborah Mensah from the Department of Forestry, University of Liberia gave the historical background of World Wildlife Day while Mr. Abenego Gbarway, Wildlife manager and Coordinator of Wildlife Crime Task Force, provided status report on the successes and challenges in combating wildlife crime in Liberia. He acknowledged the conservation practices used by our forefathers; something which he said contributed the current existence of the forest. World Wildlife Day is a global initiative which obligates all countries to celebrate and raise awareness on the importance of the protection and conservation of biodiversity while practically enforcing the law that prohibits illegal destruction of the forest and its biodiversity by poachers.

Source: Front Page Africa March 05, 2021 06:22 UTC