Panama canal drives forest conservation, offers insight on value of ecosystems

Mongabay: As demonstrated by growing enthusiasm for conserving forests and the rise of the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) program, the public is increasingly aware of the role forests play in delivering ecosystems services - like clean air and water - that benefit mankind. Yet, science still lags conventional wisdom - researchers have yet to fully quantify much of what healthy forests provide. Bridging this gap is key to unlocking the full value of protecting and restoring tropical......

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