A number require active management to control deforestation, soil erosion and other forms of land degradation. Proceeds from these charges would be returned to the organisation responsible for operating and maintaining the facility. This report focuses on the related issue of how PES can contribute to the strengthening and financing of water resource management. Payments are made by the beneficiaries of the services in question, for example, individuals, communities, businesses or governments acting on behalf of various parties (Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, 2013).