Forests Quote by Mark Schapiro
““The “they” in this case was “us”—meaning those who do not live in the Amazon, namely Americans and Europeans who have come to recognize the central role played by forests in the earth’s ecology. If the forest is so important for us—for the planet—then its time to pay for it. Braga suggested I visit an offset project he’d helped establish south of the city.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Environmental policy column, 2022
Forests are vital; their value should be financially recognized and compensated.
In simple terms: Pay for forest services.
Key Takeaway
Support forest conservation funding.
Themes
environment
economics
justice
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- corporate sustainability
- community projects
Key Concepts
ecosystem services
carbon offset
global equity
Questions to Reflect On
- Who should bear the cost of forest protection?
- How can offsets be verified?
A Different Perspective
Economic costs may be hard to quantify.
