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ec371termprojectSpring2024presentationguideandgradingrubric1.pdf
EC371ForestsPresentationprivateindigenous.pptx
ec371termprojectSpring2024presentationguideandgradingrubric1.pdf
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EC371. Term project guidance and grading rubric.
100 points total for the empirical project: 20% for the final grade in this course. The group-based presentation will be 10 minute long; about 3 students per group. Note that the grade is individual, greatly depending on the contribution to the PowerPoint presentation and participation in answering questions during the presentation. The presentation is scheduled during the class time on April 22, 24, 26, and, if needed, on April 29. The presentation slides (ONLY in PowerPoint format; no pdf files or Google docs) should be uploaded on the blackboard under the designated for the project folder by the deadline of 11pm on April 19, Friday. Outline of the PowerPoint presentation (a template; will vary depending on the topic) 1. Title page (title, course, instructor name, term, team names). The title should clearly define the research question that will be examined in your analysis (e.g., “The effect of farmland ownership on pesticide pollution rates across counties in Japan”, please avoid generally defined topics such as “The pesticides pollution”). 2. Background (2-4 sentences about the topic) Includes a problem statement
3. Previous research summary: 2-3 papers, indicate author’s last name , year of publication, and brief content, like this: Smith (2013) – described the possibility of the Coasian solution to certain pollution externalities. Note: the full reference (journal title, paper title, volume, and issue of the journal) must be indicated in the last slide containing References (Bibliography). Do not provide it in the literature review slide. 4. Theory learned in class (any of the chapters in H&R book we discussed) 5. Students’ analysis 6. Students’ analysis 7. Students’ analysis 8. Students’ analysis 9. Summary and conclusion 10. Possible extensions of the project research
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11. All the references mentioned in the presentation (journal title, paper title, volume, and issue of the journal; address of the Internet link) II. Team presentations will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
1. Teamwork and collaboration.
2. Addressing theoretical concepts covered in class, through real-life applications or
meta-analysis of the scholarly literature on the topic (exemplary presentation is scheduled in class on Wednesday April 17).
3. Match between the narrowly defined title of the presentation and the topic of the
regression analysis. Example: students would like to discuss whether Hotelling’s rule holds up in real markets of depletable resources and conduct the meta-analysis of the empirical evidence. Well-defined title: Hotelling’s rule: theory versus empirical evidence. The topic should be closely focused on each slide of the presentation all factors conveying the focus idea of the project: Hotelling rule and observed net prices of depletable resources.
4. Visualization of data and concepts using diagrams, tables, pictures, scatterplots from
scholarly and reliable media sources on the Internet.
5. The level of expertise: knowledge of the theoretical topic and relevant concepts and your own slides (“it was not my slide” argument will not be accepted!).
6. Summary slide should be accompanied by the detailed references to all the articles
and Internet links.
7. The presentation must represent a coherent representation of the topic of interest and should not be based on one article that the team rephrases. Each graph/diagram/data table must be accompanied by the source, both in that slide and in the overall references on the last slide.
8. All team members should participate in the presentation.
9. The presentation slides (ONLY in PowerPoint format; no pdf files or Google docs)
should be uploaded on the blackboard under the designated for the project folder by the deadline of 11am on April 19, Friday.
10. Overall effort (quality of the slides; presentation rehearsal to practice the timing of
the presentation, etc.) Quality of addressing after-the-presentation questions.
EC371ForestsPresentationprivateindigenous.pptx
The Effect of Land Privatization on Deforestation
EC 371 Environmental Economics
Prof. Ekaterina Gnedenko
Spring 2024
Harry Han & Marko Radulovic
Background
The Role of Forests
Forests play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and are a key source of wildlife habitats, resources, and biodiversity
Climate change vitalizes the importance of forests and their ability to "uptake carbon in natural areas, buffering the effects"
About 32% of the world is covered by forests
Forest Management, Sustainability, and Privatization
Forests are biological systems that naturally regenerate at a rate that is linked to the stock of the resource
Forests can be managed by a private, for-profit entity in addition to being publicly owned
Are privately managed forests effective in promoting sustainable forestry practices?
Bennett et al. (2018)
Previous Research
Examined the relationship between land tenure forms and deforestation in the Argentine Dry Chaco region
Analyzed the economic contributions of privately owned forests conserved through the Forest Legacy Program
Looked at the global demand for oil palm plantations and the effect on deforestation due to privatization policies
Faingerch et al. (2021)
USDA Forestry Report (2018)
Theory Learned In Class
Deforestation
How do we address deforestation?
02
Forest Management
How can we maximize forest benefits?
04
Property Rights
Who should own forests?
03
Sustainability
How do we promote sustainable forests?
01
Private Ownership, Public Benefits
The USDA Forest Service looked at privately owned forests managed in the Forest Legacy Program (FLP)
FLP is a conservation program administered by the U.S. Forest Service that encourages the protection of privately owned forest lands through conservation easements or land purchases
Researchers used national, regional, and statewide data to estimate annual timber harvest volumes and wood utilization, the value of maple syrup production, and annual use and trip spending for fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling
USDA Forest Service, 2018
Average annual value-added per 1,000 acres of FLP land in each study area, in 2018 dollars
$140 per acre average annual value was added to the regional economy from economic activities on FLP land in the study area and lands conserved with FLP funds support from 280 to 2,500 jobs per region
USDA Forest Service, 2018
Land Tenure
From 1987-2006, a 59% increase in deforestation was accompanied by a 508% increase in extra-local private agents acquiring land
A key driver of deforestation was the conversion of forest land to agricultural land for soybean production
Faingerch et al., 2021
Land Tenure
The association between land tenure and deforestation by extra-local private agents was positive and significant across four decades, explaining 25% to 45% of the variation in deforested area
This association with local non private agents was significant only in specific periods, with a decreasing sensitivity over time
*p < .05, **p < .01, ***p < .001
Faingerch et al., 2021
Agricultural Gain
The privatization of rural land for oil palm production has led to significant deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon
The expansion of oil palm plants through partnerships between oil palm companies and local communities (CCPs) is a major factor contributing to the clearing of Amazon forests
Bennett et al., 2018
Agricultural Gain
Both deforestation and oil palm increases primarily occurred on partner (CCP) farms, while natural regeneration mainly took place on non-partner farms
CCP model has concentrated power and decision-making with the oil palm companies, often at the expense of local community interests and self-determination, leaving detrimental social or political impacts on local populations
Bennett et al., 2018
Summary
Conservation programs (e.g. FLP) are successful in
maintaining forest benefits: timber stock, recreation, etc.
However, forests are mostly privatized by extra-local agents and agricultural companies in which case research shows:
Significant correlations between tenure and deforestation
Lower natural regeneration, higher commercial exploitation
Sociopolitical conflicts with indigenous communities
Therefore, privatization can play a role in land management, but it must be accompanied by robust safeguards and regulations to mitigate its negative impacts on forests and the environment.
Possible Extensions
Local Communities
Governance Structures
Implementing more ways to utilize traditional knowledge, promote decision-making, and ensure equitable sharing of benefits from sustainability
Strengthening governance structures by establishing secure property rights, regulatory frameworks, and community participation
Incorporating systems that promote sustainable land use, including sustainable forestry management, agroforestry, and climate change mitigation
Land Tenure Systems
Thanks!
Do you have any questions?
CREDITS: This presentation template was created by Slidesgo, and includes icons by Flaticon, and infographics & images by Freepik
Bennett, A., Ravikumar, A., Paltán H. The Political Ecology of Oil Palm Company-Community partnerships in the Peruvian Amazon: Deforestation consequences of the privatization of rural development. World Development, Volume 109, 2018, Pages 29-41, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2018.04.001
Faingerch, M., Vallejos, M., Texeira, M., Mastrangelo, M. E. Land privatization and deforestation in a commodity production frontier. Conservation Letters, 2021. https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/conl.12794
University of Massachusetts Amherst, and USDA Forest Service. “Economic Contributions of Land Conserved by the USDA Forest Service's Forest Legacy Program.” 2018, https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_wysiwyg/flp-economiccontributionsreportfullresolution.pdf
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ec371termprojectSpring2024presentationguideandgradingrubric1.pdf
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EC371. Term project guidance and grading rubric.
100 points total for the empirical project: 20% for the final grade in this course. The group-based presentation will be 10 minute long; about 3 students per group. Note that the grade is individual, greatly depending on the contribution to the PowerPoint presentation and participation in answering questions during the presentation. The presentation is scheduled during the class time on April 22, 24, 26, and, if needed, on April 29. The presentation slides (ONLY in PowerPoint format; no pdf files or Google docs) should be uploaded on the blackboard under the designated for the project folder by the deadline of 11pm on April 19, Friday. Outline of the PowerPoint presentation (a template; will vary depending on the topic) 1. Title page (title, course, instructor name, term, team names). The title should clearly define the research question that will be examined in your analysis (e.g., “The effect of farmland ownership on pesticide pollution rates across counties in Japan”, please avoid generally defined topics such as “The pesticides pollution”). 2. Background (2-4 sentences about the topic) Includes a problem statement
3. Previous research summary: 2-3 papers, indicate author’s last name , year of publication, and brief content, like this: Smith (2013) – described the possibility of the Coasian solution to certain pollution externalities. Note: the full reference (journal title, paper title, volume, and issue of the journal) must be indicated in the last slide containing References (Bibliography). Do not provide it in the literature review slide. 4. Theory learned in class (any of the chapters in H&R book we discussed) 5. Students’ analysis 6. Students’ analysis 7. Students’ analysis 8. Students’ analysis 9. Summary and conclusion 10. Possible extensions of the project research
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11. All the references mentioned in the presentation (journal title, paper title, volume, and issue of the journal; address of the Internet link) II. Team presentations will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
1. Teamwork and collaboration.
2. Addressing theoretical concepts covered in class, through real-life applications or
meta-analysis of the scholarly literature on the topic (exemplary presentation is scheduled in class on Wednesday April 17).
3. Match between the narrowly defined title of the presentation and the topic of the
regression analysis. Example: students would like to discuss whether Hotelling’s rule holds up in real markets of depletable resources and conduct the meta-analysis of the empirical evidence. Well-defined title: Hotelling’s rule: theory versus empirical evidence. The topic should be closely focused on each slide of the presentation all factors conveying the focus idea of the project: Hotelling rule and observed net prices of depletable resources.
4. Visualization of data and concepts using diagrams, tables, pictures, scatterplots from
scholarly and reliable media sources on the Internet.
5. The level of expertise: knowledge of the theoretical topic and relevant concepts and your own slides (“it was not my slide” argument will not be accepted!).
6. Summary slide should be accompanied by the detailed references to all the articles
and Internet links.
7. The presentation must represent a coherent representation of the topic of interest and should not be based on one article that the team rephrases. Each graph/diagram/data table must be accompanied by the source, both in that slide and in the overall references on the last slide.
8. All team members should participate in the presentation.
9. The presentation slides (ONLY in PowerPoint format; no pdf files or Google docs)
should be uploaded on the blackboard under the designated for the project folder by the deadline of 11am on April 19, Friday.
10. Overall effort (quality of the slides; presentation rehearsal to practice the timing of
the presentation, etc.) Quality of addressing after-the-presentation questions.
EC371ForestsPresentationprivateindigenous.pptx
The Effect of Land Privatization on Deforestation
EC 371 Environmental Economics
Prof. Ekaterina Gnedenko
Spring 2024
Harry Han & Marko Radulovic
Background
The Role of Forests
Forests play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and are a key source of wildlife habitats, resources, and biodiversity
Climate change vitalizes the importance of forests and their ability to "uptake carbon in natural areas, buffering the effects"
About 32% of the world is covered by forests
Forest Management, Sustainability, and Privatization
Forests are biological systems that naturally regenerate at a rate that is linked to the stock of the resource
Forests can be managed by a private, for-profit entity in addition to being publicly owned
Are privately managed forests effective in promoting sustainable forestry practices?
Bennett et al. (2018)
Previous Research
Examined the relationship between land tenure forms and deforestation in the Argentine Dry Chaco region
Analyzed the economic contributions of privately owned forests conserved through the Forest Legacy Program
Looked at the global demand for oil palm plantations and the effect on deforestation due to privatization policies
Faingerch et al. (2021)
USDA Forestry Report (2018)
Theory Learned In Class
Deforestation
How do we address deforestation?
02
Forest Management
How can we maximize forest benefits?
04
Property Rights
Who should own forests?
03
Sustainability
How do we promote sustainable forests?
01
Private Ownership, Public Benefits
The USDA Forest Service looked at privately owned forests managed in the Forest Legacy Program (FLP)
FLP is a conservation program administered by the U.S. Forest Service that encourages the protection of privately owned forest lands through conservation easements or land purchases
Researchers used national, regional, and statewide data to estimate annual timber harvest volumes and wood utilization, the value of maple syrup production, and annual use and trip spending for fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling
USDA Forest Service, 2018
Average annual value-added per 1,000 acres of FLP land in each study area, in 2018 dollars
$140 per acre average annual value was added to the regional economy from economic activities on FLP land in the study area and lands conserved with FLP funds support from 280 to 2,500 jobs per region
USDA Forest Service, 2018
Land Tenure
From 1987-2006, a 59% increase in deforestation was accompanied by a 508% increase in extra-local private agents acquiring land
A key driver of deforestation was the conversion of forest land to agricultural land for soybean production
Faingerch et al., 2021
Land Tenure
The association between land tenure and deforestation by extra-local private agents was positive and significant across four decades, explaining 25% to 45% of the variation in deforested area
This association with local non private agents was significant only in specific periods, with a decreasing sensitivity over time
*p < .05, **p < .01, ***p < .001
Faingerch et al., 2021
Agricultural Gain
The privatization of rural land for oil palm production has led to significant deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon
The expansion of oil palm plants through partnerships between oil palm companies and local communities (CCPs) is a major factor contributing to the clearing of Amazon forests
Bennett et al., 2018
Agricultural Gain
Both deforestation and oil palm increases primarily occurred on partner (CCP) farms, while natural regeneration mainly took place on non-partner farms
CCP model has concentrated power and decision-making with the oil palm companies, often at the expense of local community interests and self-determination, leaving detrimental social or political impacts on local populations
Bennett et al., 2018
Summary
Conservation programs (e.g. FLP) are successful in
maintaining forest benefits: timber stock, recreation, etc.
However, forests are mostly privatized by extra-local agents and agricultural companies in which case research shows:
Significant correlations between tenure and deforestation
Lower natural regeneration, higher commercial exploitation
Sociopolitical conflicts with indigenous communities
Therefore, privatization can play a role in land management, but it must be accompanied by robust safeguards and regulations to mitigate its negative impacts on forests and the environment.
Possible Extensions
Local Communities
Governance Structures
Implementing more ways to utilize traditional knowledge, promote decision-making, and ensure equitable sharing of benefits from sustainability
Strengthening governance structures by establishing secure property rights, regulatory frameworks, and community participation
Incorporating systems that promote sustainable land use, including sustainable forestry management, agroforestry, and climate change mitigation
Land Tenure Systems
Thanks!
Do you have any questions?
CREDITS: This presentation template was created by Slidesgo, and includes icons by Flaticon, and infographics & images by Freepik
Bennett, A., Ravikumar, A., Paltán H. The Political Ecology of Oil Palm Company-Community partnerships in the Peruvian Amazon: Deforestation consequences of the privatization of rural development. World Development, Volume 109, 2018, Pages 29-41, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2018.04.001
Faingerch, M., Vallejos, M., Texeira, M., Mastrangelo, M. E. Land privatization and deforestation in a commodity production frontier. Conservation Letters, 2021. https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/conl.12794
University of Massachusetts Amherst, and USDA Forest Service. “Economic Contributions of Land Conserved by the USDA Forest Service's Forest Legacy Program.” 2018, https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_wysiwyg/flp-economiccontributionsreportfullresolution.pdf
Bibliography
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image12.jpg
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