FOR201H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 18: Ecosystem Services
Document Summary
The greatest challenge for conservation is to build societal willingness to invest in conservation actions. Protecting and maintaining forests also requires adequate capacity. Estimated global values for ecosystem services of rainforests range into trillions of dollars. Area-based conservation is around us billion annually. About billion is required annually, which would only be 5% of the usa"s annual defense fund. Finding and implementing solutions requires will to act and skill. An era of increasing democracy and decentralization places the future of tropical rainforests in the hands of local people. Advancing education and experience, engaging in open-minded debate. Consumers, voters, and investors must be well informed to make ethical choices.
