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… climate and pollution). In addition, they provide numerous ecosystem services for instance by dispersing seeds and … reflection of the impact on other species and the general ecosystem. Source: http://www.natureuganda.org/and … no single economic instrument is the best for all types of ecosystem problems and socioeconomic situations. …

… climate and pollution). In addition, they provide numerous ecosystem services for instance by dispersing seeds and … reflection of the impact on other species and the general ecosystem. Source: http://www.natureuganda.org/and … no single economic instrument is the best for all types of ecosystem problems and socioeconomic situations. …

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