Title:

Chapter 4. Economics of biodiversity conservation in Namibia - 4.3 Economic benefits of biodiversity conservation in Namibia

Publication Year:
1998
Abstract:

Genetic and species diversity - crop agriculture, livestock, wild plants, wildlife; Habitat and ecosystem diversity - direct use and values (Wildlife values, tourism values), harvesting wild products; Direct and indirect use values of ecosystem services - the cost of desertification, the direct and indirect use values of wetlands; Summary of the economic benefits of biodiversity conservation in Namibia - Genetic and species diversity, ecosystem diversity, future directions: maintaining diversity through wildlife use; Valuable to whom? - benefits to the household, benefits to the national economy, benefits to the global economy.

Publication Title:

Biological Diversity in Namibia: A Country Study

Editor:
Barnard, P.
Publisher:
Namibian National Biodiversity Task Force, Windhoek
Pages:
237-262
Item Type:
Book or Magazine Section
Language:
en

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