How much is enough?

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David South wrote in "Re: Japan/AL/Australia (David South)":

>I and many others agree with conservationists that some forests and
>ecosystems need to be reserved for non-human species.  But how much should
>be reserved for non-human species and how much should be utilized by humans?
>Some suggest that 12% of the landbase be placed in reserves.  Some will say
>this is not enough.  I believe it will be of some value to discuss "how much
>is enough" before we reach a population level of 10 billion people.

Here in Maine, discussion is focusing on a mix of three management styles
1)unmanaged reserves 2) managed natural stands,  and 3) intensively managed
stands (including plantations).  There seems to be a broad consensus forming
around this general concept, but as yet little discussion of the proper
proportions of each type.  "How much is enough?" will certainly be a big
question in the near future.

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