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.
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.
Green State Development Strategy “more than planting trees” – Department of Environment Head
─ two projects totalling $15.8Million launched with FAO-EU/FLEGT support ─ projects aim to monitor timber imports, build capacity assistance for Community Forest Organisations DPI, Guyana, Thursday, August 9, 2018 Two projects totalling $15.8 million (US$79,000) falling under the auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organisation-European Union/Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and…
Local forestry groups for 18-month compliance regulation training
DPI, GUYANA, Monday, May 28, 2018 An injection of $10Million is being pumped into capacity building in the forestry sector. The project which was launched today at the Guyana Forestry Commission headquarters targets improving the livelihoods of forest communities. The GFC with aid from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture…
Timber Expo 2018 an impressive display of timber products
DPI, GUYANA, Sunday, May 20, 2018 Attendees of the Timber Expo 2018 were impressed by Guyana’s wood products while exhibitors lauded the success of the exhibition and called for it to be a fixed feature on the Guyana Forestry Commission’s (GFC) calendar. Chairman of GFC’s board, Joslyn Dow, said the…
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…