# the value of investing in nature = ∞

> math shows the value of protecting and restoring nature based on cost

**Published by:** [BASIN Dispatches](https://dispatches.basin.global/)
**Published on:** 2025-09-11
**URL:** https://dispatches.basin.global/the-value-of-investing-in-nature-%3D-infinity

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I'll spare you the details of the 15 stocks and the 19 flows of natural capital, the natural cap rate and natural asset ensurance - I have covered it elsewhere. Core to our work though has been: value the priceless to protect the infinite WHILE being realistic and practical. Frankly, I think we cracked the code. Natural Asset Ensurance does this. Will do a video for ensurance.wtf soon but this is a major breakthrough and I could not wait to share it!Mathematical proof the value of protecting nature = ∞Natural Cap Rate expresses it: FLOWS (ESV/yr) = VALUE STOCKS (real asset) = COST collapse cost → 0 (no rent, no debt, no flipping, no holding nature hostage) secure flows → ∞ (instrumental value protects infinite/priceless) Natural Cap Rate ⇒ ∞ (if infinite is too abstract, real public goods and cash yields can be shown in both in $ and %) Natural Asset Ensurance Policy: ENSURED -> ENTRUSTHere are #'s on 83-Acre Wetland & Forest Southeast Savannas & Riparian Bioregion:Clear as mud right? It's actually pretty straight forward if approached as for X cost, I/we get Y value, expressed as Z. $$y/x = z$$ Open for private or public discussions any time on this.Embrace ComplexityNature is complex, not complicated.

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