Financial assessment of oil palm cultivation on peatland in Selangor, Malaysia

Oil palm plantations on peat soils are generally believed to have greater environmental impacts than those on other soil types. Nonetheless, Malaysia operates substantial incentives to maximise palm oil production, which in practice encourage the establishment of plantations on peatland. This paper...

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Main Authors: M.N. Noormahayu, A.R. Khalid, M.A. Elsadig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peatland Society 2009-02-01
Series:Mires and Peat
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Online Access:http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map05/map_05_02.pdf