One option is laden with adverse economic, human, social and environmental costs, while the other road will lead us to generate sustainable benefits. Researcher and member of the team that drew up the report, Marta Miranda explains that the forests have an enormous potential to generate income by a rational use of its natural resources. With appropriate planning, Venezuela could take important steps forward to strengthen its economy and apply innovative alternatives that guarantee the preservation and sustainability of its rainforests. Venezuela could lose out if it let these opportunities slip away by permitting uncontrolled mining activities.
Timber companies use only a small portion of the wood they extract.
Small scale mining has contributed substantially to the growing sedimentation of the river basins. Propose new options to finance rainforest preservation initiatives to protect critical forest eco-systems. Increase tariffs of entering and using the national parks to fray management costs. Oblige mining companies to pay compliance deposits to meet the costs of managing the water basins. Your reader comments are always welcome.