Pricing Nature

[Rob]

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

[Paul J]

"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".

[Stuie]

Interesting about the Philippines.