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.
GUYANA FORESTRY COMMISSION YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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.
Auction of Forest Produce
Interested members of the public are invited to an auction hosted by the Guyana Forestry Commission to dispose of forest produce. The specie of lumber includes: Darina, Locust and Crab wood of varying dimensions. Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 Time: 13:00 hrs Venue: GFC Multiplex,
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) Project advances REDD+ readiness in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, October 4, 2017: Guyana is advancing its readiness under the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) Project to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+). REDD+ aims to preserve and sustainably manage forests and enhance forest carbon stocks thereby adding value to standing forests; and enabling developing countries…
Media Workers sensitised on Voluntary Partnership Agreement.
DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 The Forest Producers of Guyana engaged members of the media in a seminar to sensitise them on the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA). A VPA is a legally binding trade agreement between the European Union and timber-producing countries outside the EU; that seeks to ensure…
