Oregon State University/Universidad de Guadalajara
Country:
Mexico
Award Date:
2006
Award Amount:
$299,731.00
Cost Share:
$177,064.00
Other Partners:
Universidad de Michoacana, the Universidad de Quintana Roo, the Institute of Ecology, the Unidad Comunal Forestal Agropecuário y de Servicios de Ixtlán de Juárez (UCFASIJ), the Aprovechamientos Forestales de la Comunidad Indígena de Nuevo San Juan (AFCINS), the National Forest Service, and the National Institute for Forestry, Agriculture,and Livestock Research, USDA Forest Service International
The partnership between OSU and the Mexican consortium of institutions indicated above are building expertise and human capacity that will enhance the ability of Mexican partner institutions to train students on campus and individuals in rural regions. The partnership is built around four primary efforts: (1) master degree training for Mexicans at OSU, (2) training for and delivery of continuing education to Mexican forestry and processing organizations, (3) joint curriculum development, and (4) a forest industry study tour in Oregon for Mexican participants.