Abstract

DEFOSSE, Guillermo E.. ¿Conviene seguir fomentando las plantaciones forestales en el norte de la Patagonia?. Ecol. austral [online]. 2015, vol.25, n.2, pp.93-100. ISSN 1667-782X.

Is it convenient continuing promoting afforestation in northern Patagonia?: In this study I present an essay to answer the question about the convenience (or not) of continuing promoting afforestation in northern Patagonia. By taking elements of the “Ecosystem Services” concept developed by the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, I analyzed ecological, economical and social aspects to answer this question. The analysis begins by recognizing the actual ecological and socioeconomical status of the steppe, and the impacts of afforestations on its structural and functional characteristics. In the economic analysis, afforestations will not only provide tangible benefits (goods and services), but also additional environmental benefits (by capturing and storing CO2). Socially, the impact would be highly positive, mainly by creating new labor posts generated by this activity. Afforesting degraded areas of Patagonia will produce ecosystem services that will benefit the whole society.

Keywords : Ecosystem services; Forest plantations; Degraded steppe.

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