Iwokrama hosts Rupununi board, village leaders

North Rupununi community leaders paying close attention as the sawmill manager explains the operations. (Photo courtesy of Iwokrama)

As they work to deepen cooperation, the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development last week hosted the executive management of the North Rupununi District Development Board (NRDDB) and village leaders of the 20 local communities under its umbrella.

According to a press release from Iwokrama, the visit was for the communities to familiarize themselves with phase two of the centre’s sustainable timber model, tour the Iwokrama River Lodge, tour the village of Fair View which is located in the Iwokrama Forest and to enter into final deliberations on the renewal of the