Deforestation : correlations , possible causes and 3 some implications 4 5 JEROME
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Changes in national forest areas during 1990-2000 are contrasted with other variables to 12 illustrate correlations and provoke discussion about possible causes. Twenty-five 13 statistically-significant correlations (including rural population, life expectancy, GDP, 14 literacy, commerce, agriculture, poverty and inflation) are illustrated and a statistical 15 model suggests that good governance, alternative employment opportunities, and 16 payments for environmental services may be effective in combating deforestation. The 17 data suggest that a global forest convention may need to be supported by substantial and 18 carefully-targeted development assistance to foster good governance. 19
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