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.
Govt calls for more value-added timber products to be exported – as first ever timber expo opens
DPI, Guyana, Saturday, May 19, 2018 Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin opened Guyana’s first Timber Expo with renewed calls for the exportation of more value-added wood products to boost earnings from the Forestry sector. The Minister’s appeal came as he delivered the feature address on Friday, at the National Stadium for…
Consultancy starts for Stakeholder Engagements on REDD+ & Readiness Activities in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Countrywide community engagements have started under the consultancy for stakeholder participation on Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) and Readiness Activities in Guyana. Commencing in early May, stakeholder engagements were held in Moruca, Region One; Mainstay, Region Two; Georgetown, Region Four and; Kwakwani, Region Ten. There would…
Expanding the Guyana market for timber products – GFC hosts timber expo this weekend
DPI, GUYANA, Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Guyana’s timber products will be showcased this weekend, at a Timber Expo hosted by the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC). The public-private venture aims to expand the market for Guyanese timber products through public education, awareness and sensitisation to promote a ‘Greener Guyana’. The GFC…
Individuals, organisations awarded for promoting safety at the workplace
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, May 3, 2018 Individuals, companies, and organisations were today, recognised for the significant role they play in promoting Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) measures at their workplaces. The National Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health’s (NACOSH) Annual Award Ceremony was held today at the Herdmanston…