To calculate the true value of a forest, we need to know how people benefit from it, according to new research published in Nature Sustainability. A healthy forest holds a treasure trove of benefits for people—it can filter water for downstream communities, supply timber for building, and provide a place for people to connect with nature. But a forest—or any other ecosystem—won’t necessarily provide the same things to everyone.
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