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Jamaica

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Forest Resources

About Forest Resources

This section provides an overview of the country's forest cover and a list of species found naturally and on plantations.

Naturally Occurring

Cumaru
Lignum Vitae
Spanish cedar
West Indies Mahogany

Forest Management

About Forest Management

This section provides an overview of the country's forest management, transparency indicators, CITES Agreement information as it applies to the country, and relevant laws and regulations (i.e. forestry laws, processing/manufacturing laws, trade laws, tax laws, and transport laws).

Forest Products

About Forest Products

This section provides an overview of the country's forest production and product trade.

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This section provides a list of local contacts who can serve as sources of further information, including industry associations, civil society organizations and government ministries.

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This section directs you to useful and relevant tools and resources, developed by WRI, our partners or other organizations, that provide more information about the country.

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