As Guyana’s energy industry advances, measures are being taken to mitigate the effects of energy-related emissions while also creating aesthetically pleasing communities. One such initiative is a US$3 million (GYD$600 million) national tree planting project that enhances the country’s already robust forestry management strategy.
The project, which kicked off on March 21, will see 50,000 trees planted throughout the 10 administrative regions of Guyana. It will be rolled out in phases over seven years and will see the planting of palms, ornamentals, and local tree species.
Leading the project is the Protected Areas Commission, with support from the Guyana Forestry Commission, the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute, the Environmental Protection Age