Avoided Deforestation Partners - Resources on Rainforests and U.S. Agriculture and Timber

Resources on Rainforests
and Agriculture and Timber

Analysis Shows Protecting Tropical Forests Will Boost Revenue for Brazil by US $146-$306 billion

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Destruction of the world’s tropical forests by overseas timber, agriculture, and cattle operations has led to a dramatic expansion in production of commodities that compete directly with U.S. products. Protecting tropical forests will boost revenues for producers by up to $221.3 billion, while also dramatically benefiting farmers, ranchers, and landowners in tropical countries by giving them the opportunity to earn significant additional income through improving conservation practices on their land....
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At a teleconference to release the report, the National Farmers Union, the American Forest & Paper Association, the United Steelworkers (representing forest products workers), and the Ohio Corn Growers Association called for the protection of tropical forests as part of comprehensive energy and climate legislation and other policies.... view press release or read transcript

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Although this report focuses mainly on the benefits of protecting tropical forests for farmers and ranchers in this country, the benefits to farmers, ranchers, and landowners in tropical countries will be even greater. By providing an additional source of income for improving conservation practices, financing rainforest protection will generate a major additional source of income for landowners and forest-dependent communities alike. According to a recent World Bank analysis of tropical agriculture, landowners who choose to conserve their forests can expect to receive $10,000 per hectare of forested land, far exceeding income from deforestation, and providing an important resource for development.... read more

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