Amazon Interactive Coffee and Conservation  You chosethe moderate income strategy 1 hectare of coffee on secondary forest 1 hectare of cacao on primary forest 1 hectare of maize on primary forest Map of your 15 hectare plot of land You earned $330--not nearly enough to live on. You had to borrow againfrom your brother (who has cleared most of his land already). Next year,to support your 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 hectares of cacao on primary forest 1 hectares of maize on secondary forest  Moderate income strategy 1 hectare of coffee on secondary forest 1 hectare of cacao on primary forest 1 hectare of maize on primary forest

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