
Guyana: A Green Jewel in the Amazon
A Biodiversity Hotspot Nestled along South America’s northern coast, Guyana boasts an exceptional level of forest cover, making it a critical player in Amazonian conservation and a potential haven for those seeking nature’s healing touch. This nation lies within the Guiana Shield, a 1.7-billion-year-old geological formation encompassing roughly 25% of the Amazon biome. This ancient landscape features diverse ecosystems, from lowland and submontane forests to unique flat-topped mountains called tepuis. Remarkably, approximately 82% of Guyana is blanketed by humid primary forest and gallery forests, according to the World Resources Institute (WRI). This is the highest percentage in South America, excluding its








