The projects development objective would be to reduce rural poverty and support economic growth through improved plantation productivity and management with enhanced consideration of the environmental values and services of Argentina’s ecosystems. The projects global objective would be to mainstream biodiversity conservation into plantation forestry practices in Argentina. (Text provides the following additional information: The biodiversity of globally important ecosystems such as the Interior Atlantic Forest, Humid Chaco, Humid Pampas, Parana Flooded Savannas, Southern Cone Mesopotamian Savannahs, and possibly the Uruguayan Savannahs would be focused on to achieve these global benefits. )

Project Details

GEF Project ID
2754
Country
Argentina
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
2007
Status
Completed
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food (SAGPYA)
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
8,880,000
GEF Project Grant
7,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
652,050

Timeline

Received by GEF
06 Apr 2005
Concept Approved
01 Aug 2006
Project Approved for Implementation
05 Jun 2007
Project Closed
22 Aug 2016