Liberia Logging and Specialty Woods Company, Inc. has its headquarters in Monrovia, Republic of Liberia, West Africa, and administrative office in Auburn, Alabama, United States of America. These companies are headed by a five-member Board of Directors whose President has over 40 successful years in the logging business. The executive personnel has extensive experience as entrepreneurs, in project management of national accounts, business development in various industries, sales and marketing, buying, machine operations and repair.
WE CUT
WE SELL
WE REPLANT
Commercial, Conservation, and Community
About us
Our production team was especially chosen because of their advance education, their knowledge of the timber species, as well as their years of experience, on the ground, in logging operations throughout Liberia. With this combined team of talented individuals, Liberia Logging can achieve its overall objective of providing our buyers with the best products and service, while fulfilling our mission, and staying true to our core values.
MISSION STATEMENT
To be the premier Liberian, vertically integrated, socially responsible, sustainable timber exporting company sharing the values we create with our stakeholders, employees, customers, and the community at large.
CORE VALUES
We are an agent of change through responsible forestry, timber processing, profitability, employment, public responsibility, and community development. We accomplish our position by espousing the following core values.
L – Leadership, we control our initiatives, how we impart authority and how we manage
L – Loyalty, we are passionate about our company and have fidelity for and support for our
stakeholders, our customers, and our employees
S – Service-oriented, we are dedicated to providing the best customer service to our buyers and to those we serve in our line of business.
W – Willingness, we are ready and prepared to pro-actively assist in the uplift of our employees, and the communities that we serve
C – Committed, we are committed to supplying quality timber, and upholding our agreements with the community leaders
I – Integrity, we strive to operate an ethical company for all of our associates, and demonstrate virtuous behavior in all of our business affairs
L – Loyalty, we are passionate about our company and have fidelity for and support for our
stakeholders, our customers, and our employees
S – Service-oriented, we are dedicated to providing the best customer service to our buyers and to those we serve in our line of business.
W – Willingness, we are ready and prepared to pro-actively assist in the uplift of our employees, and the communities that we serve
C – Committed, we are committed to supplying quality timber, and upholding our agreements with the community leaders
I – Integrity, we strive to operate an ethical company for all of our associates, and demonstrate virtuous behavior in all of our business affairs
SUSTAINABILITY
Our commercial logging objectives are to:
Apply the principles of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM)
Address the Commercial, Conservation, and Community impact of our operation
Abide by the Forestry Reform Law of 2006
Create and implement a Reforestation Plan for the harvested forest
Follow the "Code of Best Harvesting Practices" issued by the Forestry Development Authority.
Adhere to CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) policies on protecting the Fauna and Flora
Comply with the EU Voluntary Partnership Program (VPA) ratified by Liberia
Gain membership in the Forest Stewardship Council and follow the Chain of Custody
Address the Commercial, Conservation, and Community impact of our operation
Abide by the Forestry Reform Law of 2006
Create and implement a Reforestation Plan for the harvested forest
Follow the "Code of Best Harvesting Practices" issued by the Forestry Development Authority.
Adhere to CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) policies on protecting the Fauna and Flora
Comply with the EU Voluntary Partnership Program (VPA) ratified by Liberia
Gain membership in the Forest Stewardship Council and follow the Chain of Custody
THE TIMBERS OF LIBERIA
Liberia is located on the west coast of Africa and measures 38,000 square miles with 350 sq. miles of coastal belt, and a total population of 4.5 million people. The total forest land of Liberia is 4,329,000 hectares which constitutes 43.4% of the total land area and consists of 44.7% of the total rainforest of West Africa where 4.0% (175,000 hectares) is classified as primary forest, the most biodiverse and carbon-dense form of forest; 8,000 hectares of planted forest, and four National Forests covering 2223 sq. miles. Liberia’s forest is dominated by moist evergreen and semi-deciduous trees especially in the northern region of the country. According to the Global Forest Resources Assessment, FAD 2015, the deforestation rate at that time was 30,000 hectares per year. The conversion of forest land to agricultural use and the increase in mining for natural resources are the main drivers, along with uncontrolled logging contributing to the degradation.
Liberia hosts a vast array of timber species within the Upper Guinea Forest Belt (UGFB). About 240 tropical timber species have been identified some of whom are endemic to the country per the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Of the 240 species, 65 have been classified by the Forestry Development Authority of Liberia (FDA) as being commercially important for their various end uses of wood, such as, construction, flooring, furniture, decking, dowels, paneling, cabinets, fixtures, boxwood, carving, and many other uses.
Liberia Logging and Specialty Woods Company will provide timber logs from more than 38 species from the County regions of Liberia. These logs will include various species of mahogany, whitewood, redwood, walnut, teak, and others that can be adopted to many wood products. We will ship logs from the Port of Buchanan which is located about 67 km, or 47 miles from Monrovia.
Our harvesting processes and logging operations will adhere to the principles of the three C’s set forth by the reform acts of Liberia: Commercial, Conservation, and Community.
Commercially, we will harvest responsibly by protecting the developing trees in the felling area, and only cutting those trees with the minimum diameter requirements.
Conservation dictates that we follow sustainable forest practices and protect the fauna and flora is our working area. The company’s management and operational policies are geared towards sound environmental practices, and sustainability.
The Community expects Liberia Logging to assist in their uplift and to carry out its social corporate responsibilities of providing better living conditions, better health facilities, adequate schools, clean and safe drinking water, and safe roads and bridges. This conforms with our mission and our core values.
We live by our company motto: WE CUT, WE SELL, WE REPLANT.
Liberia Logging is committed to implementing reforestation in the areas in which we operate our business. We are dedicated to removing the carbon emitted by our vehicles by replanting trees in excess of those harvested so that the carbon footprint will be contained and the air will remain fresh and clean for years to come.
Liberia Logging and Specialty Woods Company will provide timber logs from more than 38 species from the County regions of Liberia. These logs will include various species of mahogany, whitewood, redwood, walnut, teak, and others that can be adopted to many wood products. We will ship logs from the Port of Buchanan which is located about 67 km, or 47 miles from Monrovia.
Our harvesting processes and logging operations will adhere to the principles of the three C’s set forth by the reform acts of Liberia: Commercial, Conservation, and Community.
Commercially, we will harvest responsibly by protecting the developing trees in the felling area, and only cutting those trees with the minimum diameter requirements.
Conservation dictates that we follow sustainable forest practices and protect the fauna and flora is our working area. The company’s management and operational policies are geared towards sound environmental practices, and sustainability.
The Community expects Liberia Logging to assist in their uplift and to carry out its social corporate responsibilities of providing better living conditions, better health facilities, adequate schools, clean and safe drinking water, and safe roads and bridges. This conforms with our mission and our core values.
We live by our company motto: WE CUT, WE SELL, WE REPLANT.
Liberia Logging is committed to implementing reforestation in the areas in which we operate our business. We are dedicated to removing the carbon emitted by our vehicles by replanting trees in excess of those harvested so that the carbon footprint will be contained and the air will remain fresh and clean for years to come.
Liberia Logging and
Specialty Woods Company
Liberia, West Africa
Alabama, United States
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