─ 35% reduction in deforestation ─ forestry commission lauded for implementation of forest regulations DPI, Guyana, Friday, April 12, 2019 Guyana’s National REDD+ Strategy has helped in the reduction of deforestation by 35 per cent which was equivalent to about 13 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) not emitted into…
The process of negotiating a timber-trade deal with the EU has improved forest governance in Guyana, and more gains are expected as implementation gets underway. “There is now a greater awareness of forests and greater appreciation for them,” says James Singh, Head of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC). “People have…
─ EPA to conduct similar exercises countrywide DPI, Guyana, Friday, January 4, 2019 Small forest operators in the Pomeroon-Supenaam were today enlightened about the need to have an Environmental Authorisation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held an interactive workshop to educate them on this critical requirement for operating in the…