Valuing tropical forests: Methodology and case study of madagascar. World Bank environment paper
The loss of large areas of tropical forests has become a major concern of the world community. Although there are many causes of tropical deforestation and forest degradation, an important cause appears to be undervaluation of forests by markets and governments. This volume examines some causes of tropical deforestation and explores forest valuation issues in the context of a protected area project. Part A (Chapters 1 and 2) sets out the context of tropical deforestation and loss of diodiversity and provides a framework for examining the economic value of forests. Part B (Chapter 3 to 8) is devoted to a detailed case study of Madagascar that illustrates the practical application of the techniques of analysis of the valuation of forests described earlier. Finally, the main findings and conclusions of this volume are summarized in Part C.
- Research Organization:
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 160923
- Report Number(s):
- PB-96-107503/XAB; ISBN 0-8213-3407-7; TRN: 53382299
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: DN: Also pub. as International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Washington, DC. Report No. ENVIRONMENT PAPER-13. Library of Congress catalog card No. 95-23688; PBD: Aug 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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