scholarly journals Economic Valuation of Forest Ecosystem Services in Heshui Watershed using Contingent Valuation Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 2445-2450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang Tao ◽  
Haiming Yan ◽  
Jinyan Zhan
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
Forest Ecosystem ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Economic Valuation ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Forest Ecosystem Services

scholarly journals Economic valuation of the ecosystem services provided by a protected area in the Brazilian Cerrado: application of the contingent valuation method

2017 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 762-773 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. M. Resende ◽  
G. W. Fernandes ◽  
D. C. Andrade ◽  
H. D. Néder
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
National Park ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Economic Valuation ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressure ◽  
Serra Do Cipó ◽  
Valuation Method

Abstract Considering that the economic valuation of ecosystem services is a useful approach to support the conservation of natural areas, we aimed to estimate the monetary value of the benefits provided by a protected area in southeast Brazil, the Serra do Cipó National Park. We calculated the visitor’s willingness to pay to conserve the ecosystems of the protected area using the contingent valuation method. Located in a region under intense anthropogenic pressure, the Serra do Cipó National Park is mostly composed of rupestrian grassland ecosystems, in addition to other Cerrado physiognomies. We conducted a survey consisting of 514 interviews with visitors of the region and found that the mean willingness to pay was R$ 7.16 year–1, which corresponds to a total of approximately R$ 716,000.00 year–1. We detected that per capita income, the household size, the level of interest in environmental issues and the place of origin influenced the likelihood that individuals are willing to contribute to the conservation of the park, as well as the value of the stated willingness to pay. This study conveys the importance of conserving rupestrian grassland and other Cerrado physiognomies to decision makers and society.

scholarly journals Assessing the Preservation of Parks and Natural Protected Areas: A Review of Contingent Valuation Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4784 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Halkos ◽  
Aikaterini Leonti ◽  
Eleni Sardianou
Keyword(s):  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Economic Valuation ◽  
Urban Parks ◽  
Pure Oxygen ◽  
Natural Protected Areas ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Protest Responses

The existence of parks is particularly important and offers many benefits both to the environment and to humans. Parks are recreational spaces, which contribute to the improvement of the microclimate, reduce atmospheric pollution and protect biodiversity. Their importance for the urban environment is even greater because they offer pure oxygen to the city and people feel close to nature in them. The aim of this study is to review studies which took place globally as well as in Greece, relying on the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) for parks. The reason that this method is used is the valuation of non-market goods and services through the development of a hypothetical market. Additionally, a distinction is made among previous empirical studies depending on the nature of the parks and the country where the survey was conducted, while the disadvantages that must be considered from the use of Contingent Valuation Method are mentioned. According to the findings of the literature review, studies using Contingent Valuation in Greece, particularly in the case of urban parks, are limited. As far as we know, the valuation of existing urban parks has not yet been studied, so this could be a field for further research. The economic valuation of parks in a country like Greece, which suffered with the financial crisis, can lead to conclusions about the value that citizens attribute to parks and the identification of possible protest responses.

scholarly journals Economic valuation of rangelands in the north of Mexico: A study for its conservation

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. e0110-e0110
Author(s):  
Octavio T. Barrera-Perales ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Economic Valuation ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
The North ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Common Resource ◽  
Field Information ◽  
The Common ◽  
Communal Rangelands

Aim of study: To estimate grazing fee and the economic value of the communal rangelands of two groups of ranchers. Area of study: Ejido Tanque de Arenas (ETA) and ejido Tanque de Dolores (ETD) in Catorce, San Luis Potosí, Mexico Material and methods: The contingent valuation method with referendum format was used to propose a grazing fee that would allow conservation and continuity in the use of the common resource. The field information was collected by interviews and was processed in the PASW Statistics 22 software NLOGIT Version 5.0. Main results: Perception of rangeland deterioration, age, size of the herd, and level of income are characteristics of ranchers that influence the willingness to pay. From the coefficient of rangeland of the region (24.2 ha/AU) a monthly grazing fee of USD 7.18 per animal was calculated. Research highlights: Estimation and payment of grazing fees are an alternative to avoid the deterioration of communal rangelands, without incurring land parcelization.

scholarly journals The Valuation of Grassland Ecosystem Services in Inner Mongolia of China and Its Spatial Differences

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 7117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Ning ◽  
Jianjun Jin ◽  
Foyuan Kuang ◽  
Xinyu Wan ◽  
Chenyang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Inner Mongolia ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Economic Valuation ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Grassland Ecosystem ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Grassland Ecosystems ◽  
Spatial Differences

Economic valuation of grassland ecosystem services is important for protecting and restoring grassland ecosystems. This study aims to investigate Chinese netizens’ willingness-to-pay (WTP) for protecting grassland ecosystem services in Inner Mongolia by using the contingent valuation method. The results indicate that 61.55% of respondents expressed a positive WTP. The mean WTP was estimated to be CNY 170.76 (USD 25.11) per person per year. We found that there is a significant spatial difference in respondent’s WTP. Factors such as respondent age, education, household income and concern about grassland protection significantly affected their WTP. Younger, more educated and wealthier respondents have a higher probability of willingness to pay, and those who are concerned about grassland protection present a higher WTP. The regression results also show that distance from the grassland negatively affects the probability and values of people’s WTP. Findings of this research provide useful policy implications for decision-makers involved in grassland protection and management.

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