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Date:6/25/2008

ng forests for all the services they provide, and richer nations should be investing in the maintenance of tropical habitats."

One of the biggest issues is corruption. "The greatest long-term improvements can be made in governance of tropical diversity resources and good governance will only come from strong multi-lateral policy. We need international pressure to ensure appropriate monitoring and accounting systems are in place," says Associate Professor Bradshaw.


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Contact: Corey Bradshaw
corey.bradshaw@adelaide.edu.au
61-400-697-665
University of Adelaide
Source:Eurekalert

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