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A collective voice for community rights, accountable governance, and the sustainable future of Liberia’s forests.
A collective voice
for Liberia’s forest
communities.
The National Union of Community Forest Management Bodies (NUCFMB) was established in 2015 to represent and strengthen community forest institutions across Liberia.
Our vision is a Liberia where community forests are sustainably managed, biodiversity is protected, and forest-dependent communities enjoy equitable benefits from their natural resources.
We stand for transparency, accountability, community ownership, gender equality, and respect for community rights.
Built on community representation.
The decision to establish NUCFMB emerged from the five-day Rethinking Liberia’s Forest Conference in Paynesville, Monrovia, in 2015, organized by USAID-PROSPER. Seven authorized community forests from Sinoe, Grand Gedeh, Nimba, and Grand Bassa counties were among its founding members.
The Union’s first official leadership elections took place on 12 October 2015, with support from the Sustainable Development Institute and oversight from the Forestry Development Authority.
Our mission
To unite, represent, and strengthen Community Forest Management Bodies through capacity building, advocacy, monitoring, and partnerships that promote sustainable forestry, community rights, and inclusive governance.
Our vision
A Liberia where community forests are sustainably managed, biodiversity is protected, and forest-dependent communities enjoy equitable benefits from their natural resources.
Accountability at every level.
Four governance layers connect member priorities, strategic oversight, executive leadership, and implementation.
General Assembly
The highest decision-making body, setting overall direction and ensuring accountability to member institutions.
Board
Governance oversight, strategic guidance, and accountability in line with the Union’s constitution and bylaws.
Executive Team
Five elected officers responsible for executive leadership, coordination, and administration.
Program Unit
The Secretariat’s technical team coordinates programs, project implementation, monitoring, reporting, and daily operations.