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Nicaragua Hosts Forestry Congress

From 29 June to July 1 the VII Central American Forestry Congress will take place in Managua. The event is titled: "Forests without borders, for everyone and for the common good."

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The forum, in which 400 specialists from the region are expected to participate in, will analyze the state of forestry and agricultural policies in Central America, said Huerta Pedro Altamirano, member of the Organizing Committee.

"The event is aimed at organizations, students, researchers, environmentalists, private companies, cooperatives, government institutions and indigenous communities in Central America", reported Proceso Digital on its website.

Source: proceso.hn

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