Haiti Reforestation Act of 2010

The Haiti Reforestation Act of 2010 (S. 1183) aims to help the Haitian government and local organizations reverse severe deforestation and improve watershed management. The bill authorizes the U.S. government to provide financial aid, technology, and technical expertise to support large-scale tree planting efforts and the protection of existing forests.

For citizens and local communities in Haiti, the bill focuses on building long-term sustainability by funding market-based solutions, such as financial incentives for residents who protect new growth. It also encourages community participation in environmental planning and allows for "debt-for-nature" swaps, where portions of Haiti’s commercial debt could be forgiven in exchange for commitments to restore and protect its tropical forests.