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Are non-market values important to smallholders' afforestation decisions? A psychometric segmentation and its implications for afforestation programs

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  • Baker, K.
  • Baylis, K.
  • Bull, G.Q.
  • Barichello, R.

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We use an innovative approach to improve the effectiveness of smallholder afforestation programs by psychometrically segmenting a population based on preferences for the market and non-market values of trees.

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  • Baker, K. & Baylis, K. & Bull, G.Q. & Barichello, R., 2019. "Are non-market values important to smallholders' afforestation decisions? A psychometric segmentation and its implications for afforestation programs," Forest Policy and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 100(C), pages 1-13.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:forpol:v:100:y:2019:i:c:p:1-13
    DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2018.11.001
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