How can ecologists help realise the potential of payments for carbon in tropical forest countries?
| Authors | Baker, T.R.; Jones, J.P.G.; Thompson, O.R.Rendón; Cuesta, R.Maria Roma; del Castillo, D.; Aguilar, I.Chan; Torres, J.; Healey, J.R. |
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| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Type of Publication | Journal Article |
| Journal | Journal of Applied Ecology |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pagination | 1159-1165 |
| Open Access | Yes |
Abstract
1. There is great interest among policy makers in the potential of carbon-based payments for ecosystem services (PES) to reduce carbon emissions from deforestation and protect forests in tropical countries. We discuss the contributions that ecologists can make to the interdisciplinary research required to inform the design of these initiatives.
