Pact signed for US$65,000 forest law enforcement programme

GFC Commissioner James Singh (left) signs the agreement along with FAO Country Representative Dr Lystra Paul

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) yesterday launched a US$65,000 Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade Programme (FLEGT) Support Programme which may enable timber traders to expand to new international markets.

The programme, which is being funded by the EU and implemented through the FAO, is intended to support