Where the local foresters get tourism revenue from Mayan archaeological sites, it is thick with trees.
Relatively few foresters or tree breeders consider the presence of edaphic ecotypes.
Forest technology majors learn the skills and knowledge they need to assist foresters.
In the past, most foresters have been men, but today, the number of women pursuing this field is climbing.
Australia on Monday moved closer to setting up a carbon offsets market that would reward steps by farmers, foresters and landholders to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
It was introduced by an American charity called Conservation International, which realised the going rate for logging concessions was often so low that it could afford to outbid the foresters.
