Amazon Interactive Coffee and Conservation  You chosethe maximum income strategy: 2 hectares of coffee on primary forest 1 hectare of cacao on primary forest 1 hectare of maize on secondary forest Map of your 15 hectare plot of land You earned $434!That's almost enough to live on, after paying your brother back. Next year,to support your family, you need to earn $400. What do you want to plant for next year? In additionto money, think about these things when planning your strategy: How much land do you want to clear and plant? What crops do you want to plant? How much primary forest do you want to clear?  Maximum income strategy 2 hectares of coffee on primary forest 1 hectare of cacao on primary forest 1 hectare of maize on secondary forest  Moderate income strategy 1 hectare of coffee on secondary forest 1 hectare of in cacao on primary forest 1 hectare of in maize on primary forest  Maintain current fields  2 hectares of coffee on secondary forest 1 hectare of cacao on secondary forest 1 hectare of maize on secondary forest

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