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.
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,…
MSMEs in forestry sector get support to operate sustainably
MICRO, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) make up approximately 80-90 per cent of the forestry sector in Guyana. Many MSMEs in Guyana involved in timber production operate through the Community Forest Organisation/Associations. However, they have challenges meeting the social, environmental and fiscal requirements of the European Union Forest Law Enforcement Governance…
GFC staff to receive 2018 bonus
-after mismanagement by the previous administration, on track to be financially sufficient The Ministry of Natural Resources’ Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) will commence payment of the 2018 Bonus due to staff by the previous administration. This is a direct result of a commitment by Natural Resources Minister, Hon. Vickram…