Franz Valdez Irahola

Franz Valdez Irahola is the Director General of Forest and Land Management at the Authority of Forest Supervision and Control (ABT) in Bolivia. In his role, he oversees the control and management of forest resources, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices amid increasing agricultural development pressures in the Santa Cruz region. Valdez has been vocal about the rise in land clearing authorizations and the need for effective regulation to protect natural areas, especially in the context of environmental concerns such as deforestation and forest fires.