International Forestry Cooperation Act of 1990 (Chapter 65). Country/Territory United States of America Document type Legislation Date 1990 (1994) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Capacity building Ecosystem preservation Education Forest management/forest conservation Forest fires Forest species Forestry protection measures Pests/diseases Plant protection Planting material/seeds Research Sustainable development Sustainable use Institution Protected area Protection forest Protection of environment Recreational forest Biodiversity Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The Act establishes that the Secretary to achieve the maximum impact from international forestry cooperation shall focus such activities on the key countries which could have a substantial impact on emissions of greenhouse gases related to global warming. The Secretary of Agriculture is the authority in charge for the following activities: 1) to provide assistance that promotes sustainable development and global environmental stability, including assistance for conservation and sustainable management of forest land; forest plantation technology and tree improvement; rehabilitation of cutover lands, eroded watersheds, and areas damaged by wildfires or other natural disasters; prevention and control of insects, diseases, and other damaging agents; preparedness planning, training, and operational assistance to combat natural disasters; more complete utilization of forest products leading to resource conservation; range protection and enhancement; and wildlife and fisheries habitat protection and improvement; 2) share technical, managerial, extension, and administrative skills related to public and private natural resource administration; 3) provide education and training opportunities to promote the transfer and utilization of scientific information and technologies; 4) engage in scientific exchange and cooperative research with foreign governmental, educational, technical and research institutions; and 5) cooperate with domestic and international organizations that further international programs for the management and protection of forests, rangelands, wildlife and fisheries, and related natural resource activities. Full text English Website uscode.house.gov