The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is funding a GYD$6 million study on whether it is feasible for Guyana to establish a Consolidated Log Yard (CLY) from which only legally produced timber would be sold on the local and international markets. “The establishment of any CLY should have as its…
In efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19 and to promote safe work practices in the Forestry Sector in compliance with COVID19 guidelines, several preventive equipment and supplies were today donated to the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC). The donation was made by the British High Commissioner (Ag) to Guyana, HE…
─ said increased competition will benefit the forestry sector Sawmillers are excited to grasp at the opportunities that will be created as the Government enacts a new policy that will allow those without concessions to export their logs. The new policy is covered among a vast list of measures in the…
Ministry of Natural Resources Press Release Tuesday, August 11, 2020 — touts interagency collaboration between GGMC, GFC, GGB Solidifying his intention of having a hands-on approach with the Ministry of Natural Resources and its agencies, the Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat, on Tuesday, toured most of the Ministry’s…