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U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on sustainable forest management, watershed management, combatting illegal logging, fire preparedness and response, and many other significant topics. By linking the skills of the field-based staff of the U.S. Forest Service with partners overseas, the agency can address the world’s most critical natural resource management issues and concerns. The U.S. Forest Service has been working internationally for over 100 years with broad expertise in natural resource management fields, to bring on-the-ground and practical knowledge in managing lands for the benefit of the people. The agency also offers a unique government-to-government relationship that is highly valued by partner agencies globally. ...
Read MoreYCC Bangladesh in Environmental Conservation
Saint Martin's Island in Cox’s Bazar is an Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) and a famous tourist destination due to its rich biodiversity and coral reef. However, the Island has been experiencing a surge in waste pollution, overexploitation of resources, and unplanned tourism at a concerning rate. In response, the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Bangladesh of Compass project recently organized an environmental conservation campaign on the Island with 40 youth trainees.
During the study tour, the youths engaged in a beach cleaning campaign, successfully disposing of 200 bags of non-biodegradable waste. They also rallied in the community to raise .....
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The Forestry and Climate Science Exchange Program Leadership Visit
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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Forestry and Climate Science (FoCaS) Exchange Program 2023
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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Forestry and Climate Science (FoCaS) Exchange Program 2023
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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Compass CHT-FLR Program Strengthening Capacity of VCF Management Committees
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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Compass CHT-FLR Program Established Local Planting Materials Sources in Remote Hills
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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Compass CHT-FLR Program Made a Breakthrough in Forest Landscape Restoration in CHT
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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Faqrul Islam Chowdhury- translating his learning into practices
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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Jemina harboring new dreams after YCC training
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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Helal: from a trainee to a trainer
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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Nai Yoi Nu Marma’s Story
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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Ki Ki May’s Story
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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Liton’s Story
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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Sharmin heading towards fulfilling her determination being an entrepreneur
U.S. Forest Service International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally to improve people’s lives by enhancing economic opportunities. The Office of International Programs collaborates with partners in more than 90 countries on susta...
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