Programme for Sustainable Forestry (Iwokrama Rain Forest Programme)
Project Summary
In a relatively intact rain forest, an international consortium is developing replicable demonstration projects leading to guidelines for sustainable utilization of tropical forests. Activities include research, detailed inventory of species, fellowship for training in environmental management, training of forest rangers, and establishment of local study centre.
Project Details
| GEF Project ID | 368 |
| Project Type | Full-size Project |
| Status | Completed |
| Country | Guyana |
| Region | |
| Focal Areas | |
| Funding Source | GEF Trust Fund |
| Implementing Agencies | United Nations Development Programme |
| Executing Agencies | Department of International Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| GEF Period: | Pilot Phase |
| Approval Fiscal Year: | 1991 |
Project Documents
Financials
| Project Preparation Grant Amount | 0 USD |
| GEF Project Grant | 3,000,000 USD |
| Co-financing Total | 0 USD |
| GEF Agency Fees | 0 USD |
| Total Cost | 3,000,000.00 USD |
Project Timeline
Received by GEF
Concept Approved
01 May 1991
Project Approved for Implementation
01 May 1991
Project closed
31 Dec 2006