Bill Would Create Forest-Protection Program for Olancho
Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 29, 2026 · Originally reported August 26, 2026 by Congreso Nacional
A proposal by National Congress member Carlos Cano would create a pilot program to protect Olancho's forests and water resources while generating up to 345 forestry jobs through fire prevention, forest management, and restoration work, funded by a planned L168 million (about $6.7 million) budget from multiple sources.
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