Liberia: Sirleaf Acts Against Illegal Logging
Following mounting criticism from local and international groups that multinational companies were taking over a significant portion of the country's virgin forests in dubious deals, and the subsequent setting up of a special investigative committee, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has begun to take action against those accused.
Photo: Greenpeace International
A report by Global Witness uncovered how "secret logging contracts" were awarded.
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Considering the negative implications of deforestation as a result of logging. It is my personal opinion that President Sirleaf should promote rapid tree planting in Liberia.
Where is the Minister of Agriculture? Where is the Managing Director of Forestry Development Authority? Who's the responsible authority and why does President Johnson-Sirleaf have to ALWAYS get personally involved before anything is done? If I have to do your job, then I don't need you!!
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I feel very happy when I see Madam Sirleaf talking like this and ready to take action. If you continue to take necessary action without delay, you will make everyday Christmas for me. Personally, I don't really care who is the president of Liberia. I care about who can manage the resources for the people, country and the future generations. I would also appreciate if you more punitive action against corrupt officials than just sacking or dismissing. If possible imprison them with hard labour to grow food or do some effective actives to pay for any stolen money.
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