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| Author: | Luoga, E. Witkowski, E. Balkwill, K. |
| Title: | Economics of charcoal production in miombo woodlands of eastern Tanzania: some hidden costs associated with commercialization of the resources |
| Journal: | Ecological Economics
2000 : NOV, VOL. 35:2, p. 243-258 |
| Index terms: | COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS NET PRESENT VALUE OPPORTUNITY COSTS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This paper assigns monetary values to commercial production of charcoal (using traditional earth kilns) in the miombo woodlands surrounding Kitulanghalo Forest Reserve in eastern Tanzania, through cost-benefit analysis (CBA). Charcoal is the most commercialised resource in the study area and the net present value (NPV) for the charcoal business over a 15-year period was USD 511 ha -1. The profit from charcoal production is attributable to very low capital outlays, 'free' own labour, 'free' raw materials, lack of concern about associated external costs and high demand for charcoal. |
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