16 U.S.C. § 4501 : US Code - Section 4501: Forestry and related natural resource assistance

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(a) Focus of activities
To achieve the maximum impact from activities undertaken under
the authority of this chapter, the Secretary shall focus such
activities on the key countries which could have a substantial
impact on emissions of greenhouse gases related to global warming.
(b) Authority for international forestry activities
In support of forestry and related natural resource activities
outside of the United States and its territories and possessions,
the Secretary of Agriculture may -
(1) provide assistance that promotes sustainable development
and global environmental stability, including assistance for -
(A) conservation and sustainable management of forest land;
(B) forest plantation technology and tree improvement;
(C) rehabilitation of cutover lands, eroded watersheds, and
areas damaged by wildfires or other natural disasters;
(D) prevention and control of insects, diseases, and other
damaging agents;
(E) preparedness planning, training, and operational
assistance to combat natural disasters;
(F) more complete utilization of forest products leading to
resource conservation;
(G) range protection and enhancement; and
(H) wildlife and fisheries habitat protection and
improvement;
(2) share technical, managerial, extension, and administrative
skills related to public and private natural resource
administration;
(3) provide education and training opportunities to promote the
transfer and utilization of scientific information and
technologies;
(4) engage in scientific exchange and cooperative research with
foreign governmental, educational, technical and research
institutions; and
(5) cooperate with domestic and international organizations
that further international programs for the management and
protection of forests, rangelands, wildlife and fisheries, and
related natural resource activities.
(c) Eligible countries
The Secretary shall undertake the activities described in
subsection (b) of this section, in countries that receive
assistance from the Agency for International Development only at
the request, or with the concurrence, of the Administrator of the
Agency for International Development.