Deforestation pressure and biological reserve planning: a conceptual approach and an illustrative application for Costa Rica
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An index of deforestation pressure is suggested as a tool for reserve planning alongside data on species and costs. The estimation of such index and its proper interpretation, then applied a regression for deforestation rates in Costa Rica to project future levels of forest pressure are discussed.
Publication Name: Resource and Energy Economics
Subject: Petroleum, energy and mining industries
ISSN: 0928-7655
Year: 2004
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Russian exports of emission permits under the Kyoto protocol: the interplay with non-competitive fuel markets
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The impacts of organizing fuel and permit exports on a nation that wields market power in international market is analyzed. Climate policy, use of fossil fuels, emission permits, etc. are also discussed.
Publication Name: Resource and Energy Economics
Subject: Petroleum, energy and mining industries
ISSN: 0928-7655
Year: 2006
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Timber trade restrictions and tropical deforestation: a forest mining approach
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Laws restricting timber trade do not necessarily promote conversion of tropical forestlands to alternative uses such as agricultural farms because of poor soil or soil erosion.
Publication Name: Resource and Energy Economics
Subject: Petroleum, energy and mining industries
ISSN: 0928-7655
Year: 2001
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