Saving the Wood for the Trees: Sri Lanka's Options for Forest Protection

As in many developing countries, forest cover in Sri Lanka is being rapidly destroyed. The main cause of this loss is illegal logging in unprotected forests. Unless new conservation measures are brought in soon, this problem is almost certain to extend to protected forest areas. The research highlights three policy measures that could bring about significant social welfare and conservation benefits.

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Year of publication:	2002-06
Authors:	Gunatilake, H.M. ; Gunaratne, L.H.P.
Institutions:	Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA), International Development Research Centre
Subject:	forest \| Sri Lanka

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	EEPSEA Policy Brief.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number pb2002061
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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