Deforestation: An Overview of Global Programs and Agreements

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In recent years, global environmental concerns have figured prominently on the American political agenda. In particular, tropical deforestation and its implications for global climate change and biological diversity loss have prompted public outcry. Concerns have since grown to include other forest types as well. The Congress has considered a variety of legislation to stem the tide of increasing deforestation and the United States has supported a number of bilateral and multilateral initiatives to assist other countries in managing their forest resources.
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Creation Date: October 21, 1992
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Deforestation: An Overview of Global Programs and Agreements
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Fletcher, Susan R
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Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division
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Place of Publication: Washington D.C., USA
Original Creation Date: October 21, 1992
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In recent years, global environmental concerns have figured prominently on the American political agenda. In particular, tropical deforestation and its implications for global climate change and biological diversity loss have prompted public outcry. Concerns have since grown to include other forest types as well. The Congress has considered a variety of legislation to stem the tide of increasing deforestation and the United States has supported a number of bilateral and multilateral initiatives to assist other countries in managing their forest resources.
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