2013 – Progress under the Forest Annex

UNITED STATES – PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT: STRENGTHENING FOREST SECTOR GOVERNANCE IN PERU

 

The Environment Chapter of the United States – Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) contains commitments to ensure trade and environmental policies are mutually supportive and that environmental protection and enforcement are strengthened. With respect to forestry matters in particular, the Environment Chapter contains an Annex on Forest Sector Governance (Forest Annex) that sets out a series of obligations for Peru to strengthen forest sector governance, combat illegal logging and illegal trade in timber and wildlife products, and further sustainable management of forest resources.

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