University of Guyana Forestry Society

 

The Society was started in January 2000 with the objectives of:

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 promoting linkages between the forestry sector and the University

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 providing opportunities for field orientation and experience

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 developing cohesion and camaraderie among forestry students

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The Society has a constitution and an elected executive committee that represents all years in the forestry programmes. Over the past year, the Society has organised several events including trips to Guyana Forestry Commission research/recreation sites and various fund-raising events. The society is recognised by the Guyana Forestry Commission, which has supported several of its activities.

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President

 Godfrey Scott
Vice - President Tedroy Stanton
Secretary Anya Cornette
Treasurer Marratta David
Social Secretary Nicole Goberdhan
Liaison Officer Davanand Madhoo
Rep - Year 1 Ongel Hamlet
Rep - Year 2 Ricardo Major
Rep - Year 3 Benny Layne
Rep - Year 4 Seon Hamer
Staff Representative Mr. Lawrence Lewis

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The Faculty Adviser is Mr. Lawrence Lewis.

Planned Activities:

  • Landscaping around the forestry building at UG

  • Tree planting exercises

  • Nursery construction

  • Constructing a walkway to the benab located next to the forestry building UG

  • Educational outreach programme to secondary schools and environmental clubs

  • Educational field trips

  • Nature trail construction
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