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Forestry is a key source of much of the world's biodiversity (Photo: dachalan)

Report adds to economic case for biodiversity protection

Ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss entail huge costs which society simply cannot afford, a new report has claimed.

Timed to coincide with UN biodiversity talks in Nagoya, Japan, the document's publication on Wednesday (20 October) seeks to increase the awareness of global decision-makers to the wide array of free 'services' provided by nature.

The services include climate regulation, food provision and water purification - frequently far more costly to recreate through...

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Forestry is a key source of much of the world's biodiversity (Photo: dachalan)

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