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Question 1

What is the explanation for the problem below regarding the sustainable management of rainforest at the government level?

“Few governments are willing to do anything that slows down economic growth in their countries.”

Answer 1

Few governments are willing to do anything that slows down economic growth in their countries.

This is due to the fact that some communities want better standards of living and lifestyles rather than nature reserves. Politicians are usually elected on that basis.

Question 2

What is the explanation for the problem below regarding the sustainable management of rainforest at the government level?

“Governments seem unwilling to enforce and monitor laws.”

Answer 2

Governments seem unwilling to enforce and monitor laws as a result of the expense and it is practically difficult to enact laws over vast distances across a country.

Question 3

What is the explanation for the problem below regarding the sustainable management of rainforest at the government level?

“There is a lot of corruption associated with rainforest management.”

Answer 3

There is a huge amount of money generated by the rainforest illegally. Some governments turn a blind eye.