While much has been written from a theoretical perspective about markets for ecosystem services, few on-the-ground projects currently exist.
Today, WRI releases a new map that identifies the hotspots where urban and suburban development are putting forests at risk in the southern United States.
With forests being converted at a rapid pace in the South, conservation easements are one of
Using markets to protect and restore ecosystems – and the many services they provide – is gradually becoming a reality.
Wisconsin is a state blessed with abundant natural beauty and was home to one of America’s first conservationists, Aldo Leopold<
By John Talberth and Logan Yonavjak on June 15, 2011
Current use valuation programs can encourage landowners to resist development pressures and leave forest as forest.
A new WRI report explores what makes public ballot measures successful and how they can help conserve forests in the U.S. South.
A new issue brief shows how public forestland can be “put to work” to increase revenue in the southern United States.
By Logan Yonavjak and Todd Gartner on February 28, 2011
When it comes to providing clean water, investments in forest conservation can save money.
By Logan Yonavjak and Nick Price on February 1, 2011
It’s time to raise awareness of the variety of incentives that can help forest owners in the southern U.S. keep their land.
