This review explores how rural economies in developing countries can provide or enhance the provision of ecosystem services (ES). It does so by analysing two categories of ES that agricultural landscapes provide, namely carbon sequestration and hydrological services. One of the major constraints that rural economies face in providing ES lies in the public-good nature of many ES, which results in their underprovision. External factors, policies, processes and institutions, and the characteristics and perceptions of ES providers are important factors that influence ES provision (ESP).
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2010
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2010
Landowners may approach or may be approached by a wind development company to contract a portion of their land for a wind farm. Wind farms now produce 2% of electric energy needs. Some believe wind energy could provide 20% of our electrical needs. Touted as 'green' energy, wind farms have received tax incentives to build. But wind farms require two of a landowner's assets: wind and an access to land for turbines and transmission wire placement. As in any contractual arrangements, both parties must understand the terms of the contract and the pitfalls of the contract.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2010Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Brazil
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2010Bangladesh, Southern Asia
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