[MPWG] US Forest Service Intntl. Programs Seminar Series:"Managing Jamaica's Forest Resources through Collaboration, " Sept. 20, noon-2pm, Washington, DC

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

Anyone in the DC area who might be interested in attending this seminar 
should R.S.V.P. to Pari Henkai  202-219-9776 or email at 
phenkai at fs.fed.us.
-Patricia

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist - Division of Scientific Authority
Chair - Plant Conservation Alliance - Medicinal Plant Working Group
US Fish & Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 750
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276
Working for the conservation and sustainable use of our green natural 
resources.
<www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal>

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US Forest Service International Programs Seminar Series presents:

"Managing Jamaica's  Forest Resources through Collaboration"

WHO: Marilyn Headley and Keith Porter
WHEN: Thursday  September 20, 2007 12pm ? 2 pm
WHERE: US Forest Service International Programs 
1099 14th Street, NW, Suite 5500W, Washington, DC 20005.
(near McPherson Square Metro).

R.S.V.P. Pari Henkai  202-219-9776 or email at phenkai at fs.fed.us

Note:  Security measures in our building require all guests to sign in at 
the central security station before the presentation. You will be required 
to leave a photo ID with the officer.  Please make sure to retrieve your 
ID when you are leaving.  You will be scanned with a hand-held metal 
detector before being escorted to our office. 
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In the late 19th century, the government of Jamaica recognized that there 
was wanton destruction of forests in the country as agricultural 
production increased.  To address these problems, the Forestry Department 
of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands was created to manage and 
conserve the country?s forests.  It was responsible for declaring crown 
lands and other public lands as forest reserves and for acquiring denuded 
private lands. A reforestation program for these denuded areas was 
subsequently started.

Today, the Forestry Department ensures the protection of forests to 
maintain a regular water supply, to reduce major flooding in the lowlands 
and to maintain soil fertility.   It is also responsible for ensuring 
sustainable use of forest products and the non-destructive use of forests 
for recreational activities.  The Forestry Department implements 
strategies that include community participation, co-operative management, 
public education, investments and incentives and public-private 
collaboration.  The Forestry Department is a key partner in implementing 
the US Agency for International Development -US Forest Service Protected 
Areas and Rural Enterprise project. 

Marilyn Headley, the Chief Executive Officer/Conservator of Forests, and 
Keith Porter, Senior Director for Regional Operations, will give a 
presentation on Jamaica's Forestry Department, specifically on managing 
the country?s forest resources.  They will outline novel approaches to 
address forest conservation in Jamaica and some unique challenges they 
face as they move forward.

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For more information on US Forest Service International Programs, please 
visit http://www.fs.fed.us/global/

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