Economics
"If-and this is clearly a massive if-we were able to realize
the potential of market forces in the areas of ecotourism,
watersheds, and forests, then the global impact would be truly
far-reaching. We would revolutionize human interactions with
our planet and make a tremendous step toward the conservation of
vital planetary systems. We would contribute to improving
human health, stabilizing the carbon and hydrological cycles, and
conserving biodiversity.
The importance of setting up positive economic incentives
for conservation simply cannot be overemphasized….If we can get the
economic incentives right, there should be much less conflict
between conservation and economic progress."
"Providing the appropriate economic incentives has to be our
principal tool in seeking to conserve what is important in the
natural environment. Markets can provide incentives and also
a value."
--Geoffrey Heal, Nature and the Marketplace
This page provides resources for landowners within the
Trinity River Basin seeking to conduct restoration and
other conservation practices on their land by obtaining
technical and financial assistance through cost-share
programs. Financial assistance programs are available for
landowners that have been devastated by drought. Also,
information regarding the economic impacts of hunting, fishing,
wildlife watching, and other ecotourism ventures.
Cost-Share Programs
Resources for landowners seeking to obtain assistance for land management practices.
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Economics
Resources for understanding the economic impact of hunting, fishing, ecotourism, and land management.
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