Mexico: Programa Forestal y de Suelos

To guarantee the conservation of the forest resources and the grounds, to counteract the structural problems of soil deterioration, to stop the process of soil degradation and to repair the damage done, to promote private sector participation in Mexico’s economic development, to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of farm communities, and to precipitate the incorporation of the concept of sustainability into the use of natural resources. The program includes sub-programs such as, the forest development program, the reforestation program, and the program of commercial forest plantations.

Date Implemented: 1995-2000

Status: Ended; Framework policy

References: http://www.unccd.int/cop/reports/lac/national/2000/mexico-spa.pdf