16 U.S.C. § 4502

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 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.

¹So in original. The comma probably should not appear.

16 U.S.C. § 4502

Pub. L. 101-513, title VI, §603, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2071.

Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture.