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