The benefits of ecological restoration exceed its cost in South Africa: An evidence-based approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoser.2023.101528
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Restoration; Economics; Restoration cost; Restoration benefits; Ecological restoration; Ecosystem goods and services;All these keywords.
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