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Environmental,
social and economic services
Can farmers sell the view or
the wildlife value of their forests? It is widely recognised
that trees on farms provide real economic, environmental, social
and community values, without any products being harvested.
This recognition has stimulated debate about the opportunities
that might exist for farmers to make a profit from selling forest
services.
Although international interest is currently focused on carbon
credits, there are national moves to introduce programs that
reward farmers for the contribution their forests make to the
environment in other ways. For example, tourism, education and
research opportunities may allow farmers to be paid for providing
social services.
Entering into long-term leases and joint ventures with forestry
investors provides an economic or business service in the same
way as offering land for agricultural agistment.
Environmental
services
Tourism,
recreation and education
Providing
land for forestry research, extension and development
Joint ventures
and lease arrangements
Agricultural
agistment
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