Of all visited feasibility spots, Makombeh seemed to have the largest potential. The villagers were welcoming and the land was fertile and available in abundance. The village elderss gathered and proposed what they wanted in exchange for farm land for the trees. The villagers sold 8 acres of their farm land to KETSO for 2 bridges and $500 .

On the left of the photo is Pa Gbessay Kargbo, chief of the village (age 100+)

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