October 2003
Latin America is rich in biodiversity and natural resources—from the rainforested lowlands of the Amazon basin to the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains. Protection and conservation of these resources depends not only on governments, but also on the private sector. A new book by the Environmental Law Institute® offers a comprehensive assessment of the legal tools available for private land conservation in Latin America.
Legal Tools and Incentives for Private Lands Conservation in Latin America: Building Models for Success reviews both the government mandates that require the protection of private lands and explores in depth voluntary instruments such as easements and private reserve designations.Written by ELI Senior Attorney Byron Swift and Inter-American Program Director Susan Bass, this comprehensive study was conducted in partnership with seven other conservation organizations: Prometa in Bolivia, Funda