In pictures: Liberia: Rubber republic

But two years after the end of the war, the Firestone estate is only operating at about 60% of its normal capacity.

Some 20,000 people are still living on the plantation.

Tanu Clark (right) has lived there for five years, since his home in northern Liberia was attacked by rebels. He earns his living by making charcoal.

The building behind him was destroyed when the plantation was occupied during the 1990s.