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Guatemala,s forest ecosystem, one of the largest and most diverse in Central America, has traditionally been viewed as a non-renewable resource, with little consideration of its value as a perpetual source of benefits for the country, nor of its importance as a genetic resource. The country's haphazard forest management and reforestation efforts have not been adequate to compensate for forest loss (up to 60.000 ha/year), which has been mainly due to agricultural colonization and use for fuelwood. However, in recent years the Guatemalan government has begun to recognize the implications, both regional and global, of its forest policies. This report describes the state of Guatemala's forest resources, highlights the central role they must play in the country's development, and presents an action plan for integrated forestry management. The plan proposes 40 actions and 17 projects under programs to improve land use practices, develop sustainable supplies for forest-based industries, increase fuelwood supply and promote its efficient use, conserve forest ecosystems, and strengthen forestry and conservation institutions. Includes a bibliography and project profiles.
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Guatemala (Guatemala)
1991
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| Subjects: | DESARROLLO FORESTAL, CONSERVACION DE LOS RECURSOS, RECURSOS NATURALES, POLITICAS, PLANES, PROGRAMAS Y PROYECTOS, PROTECCION FORESTAL, GUATEMALA, |
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| Summary: | Guatemala,s forest ecosystem, one of the largest and most diverse in Central America, has traditionally been viewed as a non-renewable resource, with little consideration of its value as a perpetual source of benefits for the country, nor of its importance as a genetic resource. The country's haphazard forest management and reforestation efforts have not been adequate to compensate for forest loss (up to 60.000 ha/year), which has been mainly due to agricultural colonization and use for fuelwood. However, in recent years the Guatemalan government has begun to recognize the implications, both regional and global, of its forest policies. This report describes the state of Guatemala's forest resources, highlights the central role they must play in the country's development, and presents an action plan for integrated forestry management. The plan proposes 40 actions and 17 projects under programs to improve land use practices, develop sustainable supplies for forest-based industries, increase fuelwood supply and promote its efficient use, conserve forest ecosystems, and strengthen forestry and conservation institutions. Includes a bibliography and project profiles. |
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