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$450/ha tax on deforestation could help curb forest loss in Bolivia, suggests new simulation

2013-09-01 22:09:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Mongabay: Levying a $450 per hectare tax on deforested lands could help curb forest clearing in Bolivia, suggests a new game-based simulation developed by researchers. The game, dubbed SimPachamama, allows a user to simulate the impact of various policies on local welfare and forest cover near the agricultural frontier in Bolivia. A statement from the game's developers explains: SimPachamama (Mother Earth simulation in local Aymara language) simulates the actions and behavior of villagers near the agricultural...

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