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The International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) continued to advance tropical forestry research, conservation, and stewardship throughout Fiscal Year 2024. Through the coordinated efforts of its three major programmatic units—Research and Development; State, Private and Tribal Forestry; and International Cooperation—the Institute strengthened its role as a hub for science, partnerships, technical assistance, and capacity building across Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and beyond. The accomplishments highlighted in this report reflect IITF’s commitment to supporting resilient trop...

This document contains the original 1996 Puerto Rico Champion Tree Database with a brief description of the most notable Champions in Spanish

This document contains the original 1996 Puerto Rico Champion Tree Database with a brief description of the most notable Champions in English

The Institute continues to serve as a collaboration hub for national and international initiatives. Our Research and Development Unit remains an influential figure on tropical forestry research; the State, Private and Tribal Forestry Unit made technical and financial assistance accessible to communities across the U.S. Caribbean, and International Cooperation maintains close relationships with international partners for the conservation of biodiversity in tropical ecosystems. As is evident in the accomplishments detailed in this report, IITF has shown remarkable dedication and a deep sense of ...