... and destroy it. Harvesting medicinal plants, fruits, nuts and resources like rubber, chocolate and chicle is more economically valuable than timber harvesting or ranching. Cattle operations can earn up to $60 an acre, timber harvesting up to $400 an acre while agroforestry can make up to $2400 per acre. Another option in an attempt to conserve forests is: selective logging and ... ...

• Word Count: 1178
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate