The Iwokrama Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development has received US$90,000 in royalties since commercial activities began at the site in January, and the operating company is expecting certification by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) next year.
In order to raise much needed funds the Iwokrama centre signed a ten-year contract with Tigerwood Guyana Inc (TGI) to conduct sustainable timber harvesting.
Director of TGI Sir Ronald Sanders, during an interview at the Oasis Caf
