Afforestation for the Provision of Multiple Ecosystem Services: A Ukrainian Case Study

Title: Afforestation for the Provision of Multiple Ecosystem Services: A Ukrainian Case Study

Author: Nijnik, Maria / Oskam, Arie / Nijnik, Anatoliy

Reference: International Journal of Forestry Research, 2012, p.1-12, Jan 2012

doi: 10.1155/2012/295414

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Abstract: This paper presents an economic analysis of the planting of trees on marginal lands in Ukraine for timber production, erosion prevention, and climate mitigation. A methodology combining econometric analysis, simulation modelling, and linear programming to analyse the costs and benefits of such afforestation has been adopted. The research reveals that, at discount rates lower than 2%, establishment of new forests is economically justified in the majority of forestry zones.

URL: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijfr/2012/295414/

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