ABOUT US
Guyana is situated on the northeastern coast of South America, in between Venezuela which lies to its west and Suriname (Dutch Guiana) on its east. Guyana has an area of 214,970 km2 of which nearly seventy-five percent is covered with natural vegetation. Of this area, approximately four fifths is classified as State Forests under the jurisdiction of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC).
OUR MISSION
To provide excellence in forestry management services to our stakeholders through the application of professional skills to contribute to our nation’s development.
VISION
To be a dynamic and professional Forestry Commission highly respected by local and international stakeholders.
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FUNCTIONS OF THE GUYANA FORESTRY COMMISSION (GFC)
The GFC is responsible for advising the subject Minister on issues relating to forest policy, forestry laws and regulations. The Commission is also responsible for the administration and management of all State Forest land. The work of the Commission is guided by a National Forest Plan that has been developed to address the forest policy.
The Commission develops and monitors standards for forest sector operations, develops and implements forest protection and conservation strategies, oversees forest research and provides support and guidance to forest education and training. See departments for a list of departments in the GFC. The GFC is governed by a board of directors appointed by the President. The board is responsible for the performance of the functions conferred on the Commission by the Act.
A National Forest Management Standard and Certification System being examined
– towards increasing forest sustainability and global market access The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) recently engaged a diverse group of stakeholders on the proposed establishment of a national forest management standard and certification system for approval by the Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification, also known as (PEFC). On the global…
Forestry Inventory Programme to boost management of the sector – Minister Bharrat
The $250 million budgeted for the National Forestry Inventory Programme would allow the Ministry of Natural Resources to better manage the forestry sector. Minister Hon. Vickram Bharrat made this statement during an appearance on NCN’s “Budget in Focus” on Saturday. The Minister said the Programme would help the Government plan…
Gov’t committed to increasing value-added production
– Minister Bharrat at launch of Floor It’s Queenstown showroom Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat says the PPP/C Government is resolute in its commitment to supporting the nation’s traditional, productive sectors even as it continues to strengthen its relationship with the private sector. Minister Bharrat was at the…
Forestry Commission to be fully operational again -Minister Bharrat
Minister of Natural Resources Hon. Vickram Bharrat has said the capacity of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) has been strengthened and the entity would soon be fully operational again. Under the APNU+AFC Administration, the regulatory body was plunged into economic distress, leaving a trail of uncertainty in its wake. However,…