Reconciling timber provision with carbon sequestration opportunities in the tropical forests of Central America

► The main incentive for conservation is influenced by the carbon price path. ► The discount rates strongly influence the Present Value (PV) and the Net Present Value (NPV) for both carbon and timber. ► The analysis does not reflect the multiple revenue sources available from forests.► The protection and sustainable management of forests need to be considered as positive practices to avoid deforestation.