Wakorlor Jungle ECO-LODGE and Reserve, an exquisite resort located in the Warkorlor Jungle of Grand Cape Mount County, has been opened officially to the public. The inauguration of the resort, which took place over the weekend, marked a significant moment combining environmental conservation and tourism development.

Positioned in the scenic of the Wakorlor Forest near Robertsport. The Lodge is poised to become a focal point

for ecotourism, offering a unique experience of Liberia's diverse biodiversity to both local and international visitors.

The Launch, held on May 10th, 2024 alongside the National Trees Planting Day Celebration, was attended by distinguished guests from various governmental entities including the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and local County administration. Othere in attendance to witness this historic occasion included, representative from international and national partners working within the forest sector, the Charge` d`Affaires of the US Embassy, Catherine Rodriguez, as well as Chiefs and Elders from towns and villages around the fringes the forest.

At the ceremony, the co-founders of the Wakorlor Jungle ECO-LODGE Rudolph and Lisa Antoune expressed their commitment to sustainable ecotourism and collaboration with donors and NGOs to conserve Liberia's Natural Heritage....

The Antoune are also the owners of the Libassa ECO-LODGE another exquisite resort located at RIA highway. They told the audience that their latest investment has already created employment opportunities and garnered support from local communities.

"This lodge represents the primary phase of investments to be carried out within the Wakorlor Forest within the limits of our vision and and alternative to conserve biodiversity in Liberia".

They lauded the people of Cape Mount County, especially communities around the fringes of the forest, for their support and cooperation, which has given birth to the project. Presently, at least 20 staff members are employed in hotel management, while 24 staff are responsible for policing the forest as forest guards and eco-guards respectively.

Key official and partners, including the Acting Minister of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Johnny Takpah, the Charge` d'Affaires of the US Embassy , Catherine Rodriguez, the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel Yarkpawolo and FDA Managing Director Rudolph J Merab, commended the initiative, and emphasizing the importance of supporting such projects for environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Charge` d'Affaires Rodriguez expressed the US government's willingness to supporting tourism within the Country.

In another development, the FDA and partners have observed in grand style the occasion marking the 14th Anniversary of the National Trees Planting Day Celebration in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County.

The ceremony also saw the successful planting of thousands of trees across Grand Cape Mount County, underscoring the significance of trees planting and environmental stewardship in combating Climate change.

National Trees Planting Day serves as a platform to raise awareness about forest conservation and foster a cultural of environmental perseveration in Liberia.

It's reported that at least 6,000 seedings have been planted in strategic positions across the county by the Society for the Conservation and Nature of Liberia (SCNL) in conjunction with Robertsport City Hall in the presence of key conservation partners ( European Union, US Forest Service, FFI, Franklinia, WCF, SCNL, UNSAID, and EPA) and a host of government officials.

In her keynote address under the theme "OUR TREE, OUR FUTURE" Dr. Mary Molokwu-Odozi country manager for fauna and flora Liberia, outlined several key factors that underscored the usefulness of trees in making environment more safer and comfortable.

She stressed the needs of habitually preserve and conserve the trees and called on all Liberians to adopt the culture of planting trees especially in the midst of climate change.

She thanked the Management of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and all collaborating partners for the success of the program and hoped they would continue to plant more and more trees....