A Bioeconomic Analysis of the Duration of Conservation Contracts

dc.creatorCrowe, Bronwyn
dc.creatorWhite, Benedict
dc.date2017-04-01T19:25:37Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-09T02:55:58Z
dc.descriptionConservation and restoration of native vegetation is often a gradual process which may require many years to transform an ecosystem from one vegetative state to a target ecosystem. This process is stochastic, with some changes potentially irreversible. In contrast, contracts with landholders to undertake conservation measures on their property are typically for less than ten years and often make no contingencies for re-contracting at the end of the contract period. The risk to land holders and conservation agencies of contracts not being renewed and the consequent potential loss of previous investment means including covenants in conservation contracts may be attractive to both parties. A model is developed to empirically examine the optimal dynamic conservation contract and the possible role of covenants in the costs and benefits of contracts.
dc.identifierdoi:10.22004/ag.econ.9457
dc.identifierhttps://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/9457/files/cp07cr13.pdf
dc.identifierhttp://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/9457
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/523134
dc.languageeng
dc.publisher
dc.sourcehttp://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/9457
dc.titleA Bioeconomic Analysis of the Duration of Conservation Contracts
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