§ 4502. — Tropical deforestation assessment and assistance.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC4502]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 65--INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATION
Sec. 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
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(3) cooperate with tropical countries on research, training, and
technical programs aimed at implementing national forestry sector
development strategies.
(Pub. L. 101-513, title VI, Sec. 603, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2071.)
