The article titled "More Evidence Emerges FDA Permitted Illegal Timber Export" published by 'The DayLight' reveals that the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) of Liberia permitted the West Water Group to export 797 logs in March 2024, over half of which were illegally harvested. The FDA's log-tracking computer, LiberTrace, had red-flagged 413 logs in West Water's consignment due to multiple issues, but the FDA ignored these warnings and approved the shipment. The FDA dismissed The DayLight's initial investigation of the illegal export as an "intentional misinterpretation" of the facts. However, The DayLight traced some of the illegal logs back to the stumps of the trees from which they were harvested, supporting LiberTrace's findings. A relook at the LiberTrace analysis found several discrepancies, indicating a cover-up. Last year, West Water did not have a valid harvesting certificate, according to FDA's records._The illegal approval reduced government taxes on the logs and encouraged unsustainable logging and impunity.