Answer to Question #210727 in Economics of Enterprise for Kathie

Question

. In what circumstances, and on what criterion, can the conversion of tropical forestry into agricultural land be justified. (1500 words)

Answer 1

Forests and trees provide a shelterbelt and wind breaks effect which is beneficial to agricultural crops, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas, and increase in agricultural production. i. Forests provide recreational facilities to the people.Forests have a natural healing effect for a number of diseases.