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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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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.
Expanding the Guyana market for timber products – GFC hosts timber expo this weekend
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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
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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…
Natural Resources quarter year performance – US$7.4M from forest exports -145,133 ounces of gold declared – Bauxite sees 229,441 tonnes
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DPI, GUYANA, Monday, April 30, 2018 The natural resources sector has earned US$7.4M from exported forest products in the first quarter of 2018 while 145,133 ounces of gold has been declared during that same period. Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, on Saturday, shared the performance of the sector with…
Guyana-Suriname REDD+ Knowledge -Sharing Exchange
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March 18-22, 2018 GEORGETOWN, Guyana: A team from the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) Project in Guyana recently participated in a three-day REDD+ knowledge-sharing exchange with Suriname. The March 18-22, 2018 mission included formal/technical presentations, summary discussions and field visits organised by the National Ins1titute for Environment and Development in…