Introduction to the Tropical Forest Conservation Act (TFCA)
![Landscape with mountain peaks and clouds hovering above forest canopy. Photo Source: Jesse Buff](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081108044645im_/http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/environment/forestry/images/belize_forest.jpg) |
Tropical rainforests cover nearly one-half of Belize. |
The TFCA is implemented through bilateral agreements with eligible countries. Unlike the EAI, which focuses on Latin America and the Caribbean, the TFCA is a global program. Eight countries have TFCA agreements as of November 2004.
These agreements will generate more than $70 million for tropical forest conservation in these countries over the life of the agreements. A number of other countries have qualified for or expressed interest in the TFCA program.
This site provides information about various aspects of the TFCA including:
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