The FLEGT consultation session held in Aishalton on February 13th 2017 received participation from 25 persons representing the villages of Aishalton, Katoonarib, Karandarnau, Achawib, Bashaizon, Awarewaunau, Maruranau and Shea. Targeted sessions in this area has always been critical given the vast distance between these villages and the mainland of Georgetown.…
On February 10th 2017, another successful session on the EUFLEGT was held in Lethem with participation from a total of 39 persons from 18 villages, namely Potarenau, Moco Moco, St. Ignatius, Tipuru, Tiger Pond, Hiowa, Yupukari, Shulinab, Quarrie, Kumu, Parishara, Sawariwau, Baitoon, Quiko, Meriwan, Nappi, Sand Creek, Katoka. Many of…
On February 9th 2017, the Amerindian Village of Karasabai was consulted on the Guyana-EU FLEGT VPA as part of the National Technical Working Groups’ (NTWG) 2017 round of stakeholder consultation. Thirty one (31) persons were able to partake in the day’s session which included representation from the village of Yamparo.…
The EU FLEGT VPA is a bi-lateral timber trade agreement (between Guyana and the EU) which seeks to curb illegal logging, foster inter-agency collaboration, and improve transparency and market access (among other benefits).The 2017 round of national stakeholders’ consultation on the development of the VPA is on-going throughout Guyana. Three…