Rob Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 An interesting read, especially with regard to mangroves. Maybe the cost of catch and sell v sport fishing could come to light? (Though this is Scotland initially). http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25021369 Stuie and Paul J 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 "If sold for wood the value of mangrove is £1,000 per hectare. But if you factor in storm protection, the fact fish use them to breed in, the carbon they absorb - the mangroves are worth around £21,000 per hectare to the local communities," Mr Hughes explained. Such unrecognised benefits are sometimes referred to as "ecosystem services". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Interesting about the Philippines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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