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Sustainable Use Of Guyana's Rain Forests

Sustainable Use Of Guyana's Rain Forests

20 June 1994

Guyana has one of the last virtually untouched rain forests in South America. The Government of Guyana has donated 2 per cent of its rain forest for research purposes. The Makuxi Indians are building a camp to accommodate the scientists who will be conducting research projects. This project is receiving funding from the United Nations Development Programme to find sustainable uses for the forest's natural resources.

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News & Features / Features / UN in Action
Corporate Name
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - UNDP
Subject Topical
ENVIRONMENT
NATURAL RESOURCES
RESEARCH
TROPICAL FORESTS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Geographic Subject
SOUTH AMERICA
GUYANA
MAMS Id
UNA0344
Parent Id
UNA0344

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Guyana has one of the last virtually untouched rain forests in South America. The Government of Guyana has donated 2 per cent of its rain forest for research purposes. The Makuxi Indians are building a camp to accommodate the scientists who will be conducting research projects. This project is receiving funding from the United Nations Development Programme to find sustainable uses for the forest's natural resources.

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