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This paper uses panel data methods to determine the impact of the level of human development, export of forest products, rural population density, and political and civil liberties on plantation, natu...ral and total forest area in 20 Asian countries. Results on forest transition pattern are mixed. Country-specific effects tend to have significant influence on forest area variation. Level of human development and export of forest products tend to have positive effect on forests. Evidence for positive export effect on forest plantations suggests key role of market incentives in channeling private and public investments in expanding forest plantations and sustainable forest management.show more
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