Human interests in forests are being rediscovered and redefined. The classical short-term destructive interests of lumberman and rancher are being challenged as never before by the interests of the public in a habitable Earth. Can tropical forests generate revenue without being cut down? If so, for whom? This volume, based on papers and discussions of the international symposium "Extractive Economics in Tropical Forests: A Course of Action," addresses the heart of these issues.
