CONSERVATION FINANCE
Conservation finance is a powerful mechanism that harnesses the synergy of private and public funds to generate sustainable revenues for forest health. Conservation finance
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Channels capital into forest management projects that offer overlapping ecological, social, and financial outcomes.
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Attracts private investment by quantifying ecosystem services to create a value proposition for beneficiaries, who in turn will pay for these benefits.
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Utilizes partnerships to strengthen the financial foundation for restoration, reforestation, and post-fire recovery.
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Reduces the burden on public budgets.
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Increases the pace and scale at which these initiatives are completed.
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Enables the long-term protection of forests and related natural resources, ensuring their invaluable benefits persist for future generations.
Map: VRCC, Image: MODIS, Google Earth Engine
Resources
Conservation finance issue briefs
USFS Conservation Finance Program, USFS Region 5 Conservation Finance Page