http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4271820.stm

A link on Bio gas and Nepal geting paid for eco-conservation.
A nice report, though missing the real on ground reality like misuse of subsidies, cut-throat competition among companies, farmer's complaints etc.
Now, I belief we deserve to be paid for our services:
Paid for Environmental Services?

I suggest that small scale farmers and others like them should be paid for their global services. Services like environment safeguarding, natural resources and cultural preservation, minimising migration, conflicts etc. Recently adopted policy to pay for countries helping reduction of green house effects is one step in that direction. I would like to see such steps in areas of preservation of water catchment areas, forests and landscape, wild life and other natural resources. Those who are paying, should not feel it is for charity but as a price for the present services and an investment for secured future availability of vital natural resources and safe food sources.