The economic values of primary tropical forests are global significant. Avoiding their loss and degradation is critical to meeting global climate, biodiversity, and social development goals.
Research field: Economic value
Our planet’s forests provide many benefits to society’s continued well-being yet are subjected to ongoing loss and degradation. These activities provide financial benefits but unless we understand the value of what is lost when the forests are cleared and degraded, we will not be able to make informed decisions about their use and management.