National Ecosystem Services: How the USDA Facilitates and Participates in Conservation Incentives
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Robert Bonnie Senior Advisor for Environment and Climate, United States Department of Agriculture discusses how the USDA is using incentives to improve the economic viability and environmental integrity of agriculture. He reviews the risks and opportunities for public lands in ecosystem services transactions.
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