Article 2.- Period of validity of the Program The National Program will have a validity of 10 years, counted from the approval of this regulation. Article 3.- About the Objective of the Program The objective of the National Program is to conserve 54 million hectares of tropical forests as a contribution to the mitigation of climate change and sustainable development. The specific objectives are as follows: - Identify and map areas for forest conservation. - Promote the development of sustainable production systems based on forests, for the generation of income in favor of the poorest local populations. - Strengthen capacities for forest conservation of regional and local governments, members of peasant and native communities, among others.