Amazon Interactive Coffee and Conservation  You chosethe 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 Map of your 15 hectare plot of land You earned $330! That's not enough to live on. You borrow more from yourbrother (who has cleared most of his land already). Next year, to supportyour family, you need to earn over $500. What do you want to plant for next year? In addition to money, thinkabout 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

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