Salifu Corr
Lt. Colonel Salifu Corr is the Director of Forestry in The Gambia, recognized for his proactive leadership and commitment to safeguarding the nation’s forest cover. His recent initiatives have strengthened enforcement against illegal logging, leading to successful prosecutions and a zero-tolerance policy toward forest exploitation.
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Lt. Colonel Salifu Corr described the act of cutting mango trees as illegal and vowed to ensure the preservation and protection of the forest.
Forestry warns against rampant cutting of mango trees
Gambia· 2026-01-15Lieutenant Colonel Salifu Corr expressed serious concern over the scale of environmental degradation uncovered.
Authorities launch massive clean-up to tackle illegal dumping in Nyambia, Kabafita forestsGambia· 2025-12-24
Lieutenant Colonel Salifu Corr, Director of Forestry, expressed alarm at the scale of illegal dumping discovered.
Stakeholders unite for major environmental cleansing in Brikama forestsGambia· 2025-12-22The director of Forestry, Lt. Colonel Salifu Corr, said the purpose was to see how to restore the lost forest cover across the country through increasing the sowing of seedlings at the nursery beds.
Forestry launches 30M Gmelina seedlings campaign to recover lost vegetationGambia· 2025-12-15
Lt Colonel Salifu Corr issued a stern warning regarding deforestation and the illegal sale of charcoal.
Forestry Director issues stern warning over deforestationGambia· 2025-11-07Lt. Colonel Salifu Corr has led the Department of Forestry, resulting in fewer negative reports regarding illegal logging and forest intruders.
Environment minister lauds transformation at Forestry Dept as 14 graduateGambia· 2025-10-27
Lt. Colonel Salifu Corr is the director of Forestry who is overseeing the re-issuance of valid staff ID cards.
Forestry Dept to revamp warrant card for forestry personnelGambia· 2025-10-21LT Colonel Salifu Corr is the director of forestry who has been proactive in supporting the staff of the forestry department.
Forestry officials intercept 21 trucks illegally carrying forest productsGambia· 2025-10-17