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Introduction to the Tropical Forest Conservation Act (TFCA)

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.

• Bangladesh
• Belize
• Botswana
• Colombia
• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Jamaica
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Philippines

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:

• Benefits of the TFCA
• Eligibility Requirements
• Debt Treatment
• Eligible Activities
• TFCA Process
• Program Descriptions
• TFCA Administration
• Links to other TFCA resources

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