Conservationists Split Over ‘biodiversity Offsetting’ Plans

By Garry Rogers @Garry_Rogers

First global conference on market system of conservation hears of conflicting experiences in Australia and the US Conservationists around the world are split over whether to let developers destroy green space in return for paying cash to restore…

GR:  Restoration is far more expensive than once thought.  Restoring native soil microorganisms, preventing invasive species, and preventing fire are a few of the problems that can persist for decades.

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