Relating to responsible trade and conservation of tropical forest resources.
Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) work with and furnish assistance to tropical forest nations to ensure maintenance and sustainable uses of such forests; (2) encourage nongovernmental organizations to implement sustainable forest management programs for conservation of tropical forests and biological diversity; (3) support model demonstration projects for sustainable use and conservation and support increased research and training in forest ecology and management; and (4) establish bilateral agreements with interested nations to share technology, experience, training, and research in tropical forest conservation.
Requires the President to report to the Congress on the progress made in carrying out this Act.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade, and Monetary Policy.
- Agriculture Committee
- Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee
- Domestic and International Monetary Policy Subcommittee
- Financial Services Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Forests, Family Farms, and Energy Subcommittee
- Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Subcommittee
- International Economic Policy and Trade Subcommittee
- Western Hemisphere Subcommittee