Marine turtles are important, not only for their economic and intrinsic value, but because an adequate population of marine turtles is often an indicator of healthy marine ecosystem. Of the seven species of marine turtles, four are critically endangered, while two are in the next-highest risk...

Pollution from power stations is a growing problem in many developing nations. The Philippines is no exception and many people in the country are voicing concerns about the effects on people's health. However, a recent study has shown that, when economic costs and benefits are weighed up, there...

One of the most active debates in the field of conservation is about whether people should be allowed to live and work within the boundaries of nature reserves. A new piece of research from Thailand has investigated this question in the context of one of the country's most important protected...

If politicians are to make informed decisions about funding wildlife conservation, it is important that they know what the general public thinks about the issues involved, the factors that shape people's perceptions and how much individuals would be willing to pay to help wildlife. This study...

Cultural landmarks such as temples, ancient fortresses and t lost' cities are key destinations for tourists across Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, in many instances, there is not enough money or resources to adequately protect these historically important sites from the ravages of the weather or...

Tropical forest protection is an area fraught with difficulty. Many approaches backfire because they go against the needs of local people who, rather than get actively involved in forest conservation, exploit the resource because they have no vested interest in doing otherwise. To investigate...

Tourism has helped fuel much of Thailand's rapid growth in recent years. Yet the country is in danger of killing the goose that lays this golden egg. Lack of regulation, coupled with inappropriate development, has meant that many of the country's most important tourist sites are in danger of...

This research investigates which land use system would provide the most economic and environmental benefits to farmers of upland grassland areas in the Philippines. It analyses a number of different land-use systems and focuses on the benefits that tree-based systems can bring. It also...

Salination is a major problem for agriculture in many parts of the world. However, this study from Sri Lanka has shown that the involving farmers in preventative measures can provide a cost-effective solution. The study looked at one of the largest irrigation schemes in Southeast Asia. The study...

The way in which timber companies pay to use forests can have a profound effect on sustainable forest management.A well-designed pricing policy can help ensure the efficient utilization of forest resources, a long-term sustainable harvest and minimum ecological and environmental damage....