16 USC 4502: Tropical deforestation assessment and assistance
Text contains those laws in effect on December 24, 2024
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 65-INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATION
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§4502. Tropical deforestation assessment and assistance
In support of the Tropical Forestry Action Plan and to specifically address tropical deforestation and degradation, the Secretary may-
(1) support and actively participate in global and regional meetings that seek to reform such Plan;
(2) together with the United States Agency for International Development,1 and other Federal agencies, provide technical assistance to tropical countries for the formulation of national forestry sector development strategies; and
(3) cooperate with tropical countries on research, training, and technical programs aimed at implementing national forestry sector development strategies.
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