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ECONOMIC GAINS FROM 1 HECTARE OF RAINFOREST

Rainforest Use Economic Benefit
Cattle Pasture $148 / annum
Clear-cut for Timber $1,000 – 1 time economic benefit
Sustainably harvested for fruits, latex, timber etc. $6,820

Source: Deforestation Rates in Tropical Forests and Their Climatic Implications.
Based upon the Economic Value of One Hectare of Peruvian Rainforest
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