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International Forestry Cooperation Act of 1990 (Chapter 65).

Pays/Territoire
États-Unis d'Amérique
Type du document
Législation
Date
1990 (1994)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Forêts, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes
Mot clé
Renforcement des capacités Préservation de l'écosystème Éducation Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts Feux de forêts Essence forestière Mesures de protection des forêts Parasites/maladies Protection des végétaux Matériel de reproduction/semences Recherche Développement durable Utilisation durable Institution Aire protégée Forêt de protection Protection de l’environnement Forêt récréative Biodiversité
Aire géographique
Amériques, Arctique, Pacifique du Est, Amérique du Nord, Atlantique Nord
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
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