Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia

Name

Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia

Legal name

Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia

Website

https://scnlliberia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conservation, Restoration & Biodiversity Services (Habitat, Wetlands, Riparian) (IMAMAJAH), Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE)

Keywords

• Biodiversity conservation
• Forest protection services
• Community-based conservation
• Protected area management
• Sustainable livelihood programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Monrovia

HQ country

Liberia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: SCNL depends on donor funding from international conservation organizations, governments, and foundations to implement conservation programs and projects.
2. Membership Fees: Organization generates revenue through membership fees from Regular, Student, Affiliate, and Honorary members. Annual fees range from US$5 to US$30 depending on membership category.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SCNL delivers biodiversity conservation and forest protection services across Liberia through community-based conservation programs, protected area co-management with the Forestry Development Authority, and sustainable livelihood initiatives. It implements named projects (GolaMA, ERF, GFIP, C4C, FOLUR, ERVCCS, SUSTAIN, Leh Go Green, GOLA REAP, Green Livelihood Alliance) plus a microloan program, ecotourism services, and a tiered membership program.

Product overview

The Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL) is a non-profit conservation organization offering a portfolio of environmental programs and community initiatives rather than commercial products. The portfolio consists of multiple conservation programs including the GolaMA Project (community forest management), Ecological Restoration Fund (financial support for farmers), GFIP (forest governance), Communities for Conservation (C4C), FOLUR (cocoa cultivation), ERVCCS (coastal resilience), and Green Livelihood Alliance. Supporting services include the Darwin Microloan Program for community financing, ecotourism services at Elephant Falls, quarterly newsletter publications, and a membership program. These programs work together to achieve SCNL's mission of biodiversity conservation through forest protection, wildlife conservation, environmental education, and sustainable livelihood development across Liberia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GolaMA Project Community-based conservation and management of approximately 40,000 hectares of the Gola Forest outside protected areas, implemented by SCNL with RSPB to link protected areas through community-managed forest corridors.
• Ecological Restoration Fund (ERF) A fund supporting community-driven development initiatives that promote environmental stewardship, economic growth, and improved livelihoods, including financial support to cooperatives for sustainable agricultural production.
• GFIP Liberia Country Project GEF Integrated Forests Program focused on strengthening conservation and effective governance of Liberia's critical forests in the northwest landscape, implemented through partnerships with TNC and PADEV under the Mano River watershed initiative.
• Communities for Conservation (C4C) Project European Union-funded project working with local clans to create conservation agreements and promote sustainable forest management and improved livelihoods through community cooperation.
• SUSTAIN Project Conservation initiative focused on sustainable development in the Sinoe landscape around Sapo National Park.
• Leh Go Green (LGG) Environmental sustainability and green livelihood program.
• GOLA REAP Rural development and conservation project in the Gola landscape.
• FOLUR Project Project supporting organic shaded cocoa farms across northwest Liberia with CI-GEF support, involving distribution of cocoa pods and training of beneficiaries in cocoa cultivation.
• ERVCCS Project Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities of Sinoe project focused on environmental awareness and coastal ecosystem protection, implemented nationwide through the EPA.
• Green Livelihood Alliance (GLA) Initiative in the Sinoe landscape providing alternative livelihood programs for communities around Sapo National Park, working through Site Support Groups across 8 communities.
• Darwin Microloan Program Microloan program providing funds to Community Forest Management Bodies (CFMB) which then loan to eligible borrowers, particularly women, with amounts up to LD$25-50,000.00, supporting alternative livelihoods and forest conservation.
• Ecotourism Services Ecotourism services including the Elephant Falls eco-tourism site, bird watching groups, and eco-lodge development at Lake Piso and Elephant Falls in Gola Forest National Park.
• Membership Program Membership scheme with categories including Regular, Student, Affiliate, and Honorary membership, providing access to publications and voting rights at the Annual General Assembly.

Quantifiable outcome

• Established 145 acres of organic shaded cocoa farms across 29 project sites through FOLUR Project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Nature Conservancy (TNC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026SCNL signed Sub-Grant Agreement with TNC under Component 3 of the GEF Integrated Forests Program (GFIP) to enhance transboundary watershed and forest landscape management, foster regional collaboration, support applied research, and promote nature-based solutions for the Mano River watershed.
• Partners in Development (PADEV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Under Component 2 of GFIP, PADEV leads efforts to promote innovative, climate-resilient, and conservation-friendly livelihood opportunities within and around protected areas including Gola Forest National Park, Foya Proposed Protected Area, and Kpo Mountains Proposed Protected Area.
• BirdLife InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCNL is the BirdLife partner in Liberia and part of BirdLife initiatives in West Africa, Africa and globally. Works with BirdLife to implement projects including those funded by Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation and Arcadia Fund.
• Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK partner in BirdLife International working with SCNL on GolaMA Project to establish community-managed forests as corridors between protected areas. Provides significant core support and capacity development.
• Conservation International (CI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCNL works with CI in Nimba Mountains area, working with communities to establish conservation agreements. CI provides GEF agency services including through CI-GEF for FOLUR Project.
• Forestry Development Authority (FDA), Government of LiberiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDA's mandate is to sustainably manage and conserve all forest resources in Liberia. Almost all SCNL work is done in collaboration with FDA, including co-management of protected areas like Gola Forest National Park.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government of LiberiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPA, through SCNL, implements the Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities of Sinoe (ERVCCS) Project, conducting nationwide awareness campaigns across Liberia's nine coastal counties.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@scnlliberia
• Xx.com/LiberiaSCNL
• Facebookfacebook.com/scnlliberia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/society-for-the-conservation-of-nature-of-libera-scnl

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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