The Sustainable Forest
Management Project,
BOLFOR II,
is a joint effort of the Bolivian Government and the US.
FAQs
What is BOLFOR II?
It is the continuation of a government initiative that started 10 years ago to promote forestry development in Bolivia and the main achievements of which were: establishment of a national set of rules for the forestry sector; capacity-building in the public and private sectors to develop and execute sustainable forest management programs; protection of biodiversity and reduced degradation of soils, forests and water resources in the Bolivian lowlands. Starting from the gained experience, USAID structures BOLFOR II with the mission of consolidating the forestry regulations, thereto promoting local capacities and self-sustainability, social and gender equity and biodiversity conservation, thus contributing to improve the standard of living of the population through sustainable forest management.
WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT?
Picture: José Manuel Pando Foundation
The use of forest resources (wood, leaves, resins, fruits and others) with techniques aimed at harmonizing ecological, economic and social interests of our country.
IN WHAT WAY DOES FOREST MANAGEMENT BENEFIT US?
• It ensures long-term permanence of the forest.
• It ensures maintenance of its economic value and strengthens our economy.
• It ensures the sustainable availability of renewable forest resources for economic development.
• 200 commercial timber species.
• Thousands of species providing non-timber resources such as Brazil nuts, asaí, hearts of palm, cusi, bamboo, copoazú and many others used to obtain fruits, medication and tools..
Santa Cruz de la Sierra Av. 2 de Agosto y Cuarto Anillo | P.O. Box: 6204
Phone.: (591)-(3)-348-0766 / (591)-(3)-348-0767 |
Fax: (591)-(3)-348-0854 | E-mail:info@bolfor.org
www.bolfor.org
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