This effort includes the seven countries of Central America and the five states of south Mexico. The key to the project's success is the support of local communities, who have to be persuaded of the potential benefits. To date, many local communities and non-governmental organizations are already involved in the scheme.
Actions range from large, national initiatives to smaller community projects.
In Honduras, a radio programme has started a dialogue between small farmers on land use and species preservation. Visit the In Depth section to learn more about the Forest Conservation Programme and its work around the world.