RELATIONSHIP TO INCENTIVES AND REGULATIONS?

Certification, forest conservation easements, HCPs, cost-sharing, etc. are voluntary programs. Regulations are compulsory.

Easements and HCPs generally involve a long time commitment by landowner (50+ years). Certification and cost-sharing are shorter (5+ years) and more easily cancelled.

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Forest certification, conservation easements, habitat conservation plans and cost-sharing are voluntary programs undertaken by land owners. In contrast, regulations imposed by state and federal entities are compulsory.

Conservation easements and HCPs involve commitments over long time periods whereas forest certification and cost-share programs are effective over much shorter time periods.

RELATIONSHIP TO INCENTIVES AND REGULATIONS?

Certification, forest conservation easements, HCPs, cost-sharing, etc. are voluntary programs. Regulations are compulsory.

Easements and HCPs generally involve a long time commitment by landowner (50+ years). Certification and cost-sharing are shorter (5+ years) and more easily cancelled.