Economic Benefits of Conservation
Our state's economy depends greatly on our natural resources. Here are several different approaches to assessment of the economic benefits provided by conserving our land and water resources.
25 percent of North Carolina’s economy is dependent
on our natural resources. How much money is generated by these industries?
A 2008 study shows that state parks make a considerable economic contribution to North Carolina.
Link to a non-technical explanation of ecosystem valuation concepts, methods and applications.
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