THE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF TROPICAL NATURAL-RESOURCES PROGRAMAT THE AUTONOMOUS-UNIVERSITY-OF-YUCATAN, MEXICO

The Program, established in 1991 in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry, aims to train professionals and scientists to i mplement sound environmental-management activities in the unique ecosy stems of the Yucatan region of Mexico. An important goal of the Progra m is to establish a masters degree in Management and Conservation of T ropical Natural Resources. The Program seeks to maintain a balance bet ween resource use and conservation, ensure participation of local peop le, promote the use of indigenous knowledge, and educate planners, pol iticians, and other decision-makers about how natural resources can be maintained. In support of its training and education activities, the Program will conduct and promote interdisciplinary research in the man agement and conservation of natural resources, and generate technologi cal alternatives that permit both production of commodities and improv ement of the environment.