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Re: What are some examples of successful biobased-economy projects in the Amazon?
Oh, I do appreciate the profit motive 'buy-in' with regards to acai (v. cattle)...but so much commodity crop growing is demand based...and demand for meat (especially as developing economies grow) se… (View Post)3 -
Re: What are some examples of successful biobased-economy projects in the Amazon?
I like the idea of growing cocao/cacao, as we are at peak chocolate production world wide)...but my understanding is that growing this high-value crop requires a particular terrain (e.g., sunny monta… (View Post)3 -
Re: Mapping the Amazon?
(Aerial) spectrographic tree (type) mapping. Knowing what types of trees (and their relative abundances) will help inform conservation AND reforestation efforts. (View Post)2