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ETB works intensively with various organisations to develop synergies and build partnerships.

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Photo of book coverEconomic Instruments for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
A Case Study on Philippines' Forestry Sector


University of the Philippines
Year of publication: 1999
Paperback 93 pages




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Who might this report interest?

- national policy makers.
- environmental impact assessment practicioners.
- environmental and natural resource economists.
- public finance specialists.
- academics.

- national park management specialists.
- tourism industry planners.



With application limited to the Makiling Forest Reserve,
the project:


analysed the costs and benefits of resource management and protection of national parks, watershed, lands, and biodiversity resources.

assessed the economic value of resources and users' willingness to pay for integrated resource management and protection services.

and set forth a policy package for sustainable resource management and protection of the Makiling Forest Reserve.

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