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International Forestry Cooperation Act of 1990 (Chapter 65).

País/Territorio
Estados Unidos de América
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1990 (1994)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Bosques, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Fortalecimiento de la capacidad Conservación del ecosistema Educación Ordenación forestal/conservación de montes Incendios forestales Especies forestales Medidas de protección forestal Plagas/enfermedades Protección vegetal Materiales de propagación/semillas Investigación Desarrollo sostenible Uso sostenible Institución Zona protegida Bosques de protección Protección del medio ambiente Bosques recreativos Biodiversidad
Área geográphica
Americas, Ártico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte
Resumen

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.

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uscode.house.gov