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30th Session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC)
25/09/2017 - 29/09/2017
About LACFC
Based on national and regional priorities of the countries, the FAO regional initiatives, and the international and dialogues and agreements based on forestry items, the mandate of the LACFC is to advice FAO on the forestry programme to be developed in the Region. This includes the formulation of policies for the sustainable management of forests and wildlife and to analyze, facilitate and coordinate their execution at a regional level, change of information and, in general, through special bodies (technical cooperation networks), advises on suitable practices and actions with regard to technical problems and makes appropriate recommendations in relation to these matters.
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Information Documents
Contact
LACFC Secretariat contacts
Jorge Meza Robayo
Oficina Regional de la FAO para América Latina y el Caribe
Tel: (56 2) 22923 2181
Fax: (56 2) 22923 2101
[email protected]
Hivy Ortiz Chour
Oficina Regional de la FAO para América Latina y el Caribe
Tel: (56 2) 22923 2137
Fax: (56 2) 22923 2101
[email protected]
Magdalena Elizalde
Oficina Regional de la FAO para América Latina y el Caribe
Tel: (56 2) 2923 2319
Fax: (56 2) 2923 2101
[email protected]
Regional Representative

Regional Representative
Mr. Mario Lubetkin has been Assistant Director General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean since 1 August, 2022.
Key Documents
Publications

How to use antibiotics effectively and responsibly in poultry production - for the sake of human and animal health
2024
The use of antibiotics and thus the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can be reduced by adopting the right husbandry practices. This publication provides practical tips to the livestock producer aiming at improving animal health and hence the reduced use of antibiotics
FAO's four priorities in Latin America and the Caribbean
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