Private land conservation in Patagonia is not philanthropy. It is an asset strategy. Native forest on private Patagonian land can generate carbon credits under REDD+ and similar programs, providing recurring annual income while building conservation value and reputational equity for the owner.
The model
- REDD+ carbon credits: USD 5-50 per ton/year depending on forest quality and certification.
- Conservation easements: perpetual land-use protection with ownership maintained.
- Low-impact ecotourism: complementary income without compromising the ecosystem.
- Growing reputational value for family offices and foundations.
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