Tropical Forestry Initiative Act

Summary

Tropical Forestry Initiative Act - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a research program that focuses on methods to slow or reverse tropical deforestation. Directs the Secretary to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of the Interior setting forth the methods by which the Secretary of the Interior will assist in accomplishing the purposes of this Act. Requires the President's proposed budget to the Congress to specifically identify funds to be spent on such research. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to administer an Institute of Tropical Forestry in Puerto Rico to: (1) conduct long-term research that includes the designation and management of units that protect tropical forests, the relationship between the atmosphere and such forests, sustainable economic development and regeneration and restoration of such forests, and the effects of deforestation on various environmental and economic factors; and (2) provide assistance that includes technology transfer from such research, the training of foreign researchers, and the promotion of research by other institutions. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to manage the Caribbean National Forest (also known as the Luquillo Experimental Forest) as a model of tropical forest management for use in international outreach, study, training, and research. Requires the Secretary to construct the necessary training and educational facilities in such forest. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in House (text)

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• Engrossed in House (text)

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 26 October 1990

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 1 August 1989

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 18 April 1989

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