Are conditional and realistic REDD+ mechanisms feasible? A case of a rich forested district in Indonesia: III. Opportunity Cost Analysis Of REDD+ at The District Level

Opportunities to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation are substantial if effective and efficient mechanisms can be established to offset real and legitimate opportunity costs

A pilot area for REDD implementation can help address the last issue and is very attractive, not only for gaining in-situ project experience,
but also for the potential lessons learned and resultant multiplier effects

The scoping study for REDD pilot area should test the feasibility of REDD from all three criteria: conditionality, realistic and voluntary criteria