There has been increasing interest in the use of market-based approaches to add value for forestland and to
assist with the conservation of natural resources. While markets for ecosystem services show potential for
increasing forestland value, there is concern that the lack of an integrated program will simply add to the
complexity of these services without generating significant public benefits. If not designed properly, these
fragmented programs can result in the restoration of many small sites that lack ecological integrity and are
unlikely to provide the benefits from protecting larger and more contiguous areas.