The Environmental Economics Of Nature Films

Nature documentaries are potentially valuable on a number of levels. There is the obvious monetary worth associated with fees paid by filmmakers to individuals/organizations who can provide access to certain filming locations, jobs provided to those involved in the development and production of the films, and income earned from sales of DVDs and screenings. Then there is the cultural worth of entertaining, providing information about particular species and habitats, and increasing tourism activity associated with the featured locations. And what does Nature herself get out of all this? read more

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