This paper documents the effect of primary forest cover loss on increased incidence of malaria. Back of the envelope calculations indicate that the morbidity-related malaria-reducing local benefits of primary forests are at least $1-$2 per hectare.
Ecosystems and human health: The local benefits of forest cover in Indonesia
- Post author:sdgpi
- Post published:Jun 1, 2019
- Post category:Research / SDG 15 / SDG 3 / Sustainable Development Goals