scholarly journals Exploring the Non-Use Value of Important Agricultural Heritage System: Case of Lingnan Litchi Cultivation System (Zengcheng) in Guangdong, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 3638
Author(s):  
Fei Zhao ◽  
Min Huang
Keyword(s):  
Southern China ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Use Value ◽  
Cultivation System ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Existence Values ◽  
The Mean

For the past decade, Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (IAHSs) have become research hotspots because of their rapidly increasing number. The non-use value is an important part of the value of an IAHS, and if ignored, the total value of an IAHS may be underestimated in part. Litchi is native to southern China, and its farming system is an important agricultural heritage with Chinese characteristics and global influence. In this context, the present study attempts to investigate the willingness to pay (WTP) of local residents and assess the non-use value of the Lingnan Litchi Cultivation System (Zengcheng) in Guangdong, China. To this aim, a survey was implemented on four sites in Zengcheng with the application of the contingent valuation method (CVM). Based on the analysis of 458 questionnaires, the WTP rate of residents in the heritage site is 66.6%, and the mean WTP is 62.5 Chinese yuan (CNY) per year. The total non-use value of the Lingnan Litchi Cultivation System (Zengcheng) is 49.9 million CNY. The option, bequest, and existence values in 2018 are estimated to be 20.1, 13.7, and 16.1 million CNY, respectively. Results of the logistic regression analysis indicate that variables of age, education level, financial burden, and heritage value cognition are significant factors of WTP for protecting litchi heritage. Compared with similar studies in China, the mean WTP and positive payment rate in this study are at a medium level. Resource attributes and local cultures may have significant impacts on the composition and estimate of the non-use value of an IAHS. The results of this study can be beneficial to the dynamic conservation and adaptive management of IAHSs.

scholarly journals Willingness to Pay for Forest Existence Value and Sustainability

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 891 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dastan Bamwesigye ◽  
Petra Hlavackova ◽  
Andrea Sujova ◽  
Jitka Fialova ◽  
Petr Kupec
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Main Hypothesis ◽  
Existence Value ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Existence Values ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cross Tabulation ◽  
Household Incomes

Uganda is richly endowed with flora and fauna. Until the early 2000s, most of the types of vegetation have remained natural/virgin forests and shrubs until recent years, when human activities have damaged them. Understanding the different ways that people value such endangered forest resources is very important. The main hypothesis in our study is that willingness to pay (WTP) for forest existence value and sustainability depends on the preference for the same values. In addition, we examined socioeconomic characteristics, such as sex, education, and household incomes, which could influence the WTP for forest existence value and sustainability. We carried out field questionnaire interviews with the aim of ascertaining Willingness to Pay (WTP) for forest existence. The WTP values were in a range between 1 and 200 USD based on the contingent valuation method (CVM). A sample with a size of 203 was interviewed in selected towns and villages in Uganda, and the data collected were subjected to statistical analysis. The cross-tabulation of the expressed preferences illustrates that 81.9% of the representative sample are willing to pay for forest existence value and sustainability. We concluded that the willingness to pay for forest existence significantly depends on the preference for forest existence values and sustainability. Our results equally express that the mean WTP in this region is 15 USD per year and that over 60% are willing to pay this amount. The socioeconomic determinants’ results demonstrate heterogeneity and that over 90% of the respondents are willing to pay for forest existence, conservation, and sustainability.

Willingness of tobacco farmers to accept compensation for tobacco crop substitution in Lichuan City, China

2021 ◽  
pp. tobaccocontrol-2021-056751
Author(s):  
Xinyu Wan ◽  
Jianjun Jin ◽  
Shenghong Ran
Keyword(s):  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Willingness To Accept ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Female Farmers ◽  
Substitution Policy ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Expected Benefits ◽  
The Government

ObjectiveThis study, conducted in China, explores tobacco farmers’ willingness to accept (WTA) compensation for tobacco crop substitution.MethodsThe contingent valuation method was used to elicit farmers’ WTA compensation. A face-to-face survey was conducted with 280 tobacco farmers in Lichuan City, China. The standard logit regressions were used to identify the factors that influence farmers’ WTA.ResultsWithout compensation, most of the respondents were unwilling to implement tobacco crop substitution. However, if the government provided compensation, the proportion of respondents’ willingness for substitution increased to 86.7%. Male tobacco farmers are more likely to accept a given compensation value than female farmers. Older tobacco farmers have a higher probability of accepting compensation. The number of farmers engaged in tobacco growing in a family is negatively associated with the probability of accepting a given compensation amount. Tobacco farmers with greater confidence in the expected benefits of tobacco crop substitution tend to be more willing to accept compensation. The mean WTA estimate was achieved as US$2020.35/ha/year.ConclusionsIf appropriate compensation is provided for tobacco farmers, there is a potential to implement the tobacco crop substitution policy in the study area.

Tourist Use and Preservation Benefits from Big-Game Fishing in the Canary Islands

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmelo J. León ◽  
Jorge E. Araña ◽  
Arturo Melián
Keyword(s):  
Canary Islands ◽  
Deep Sea ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Use Value ◽  
Dichotomous Choice ◽  
Correlation Effects ◽  
Fishing Activity ◽  
Gran Canaria ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Bivariate Approach

Deep-sea game fishing is an activity that tourists can enjoy at some holiday destinations. This paper presents results on the benefits received by international tourists from big-game fishing in Gran Canaria (Canary Islands). Both the use and the preservation values emanating from the sport-fishing resource are investigated by following the contingent valuation method. The responses to two dichotomous choice questions are modelled using a bivariate approach which takes account of possible correlation effects. The results show that both use and preservation values can be significantly explained by the practitioners' socio-economic characteristics as well as by the degree of their involvement in the fishing activity. It is also determined that the preservation value for the biomass stock is very relevant when compared with the use value for the activity of big-game fishing.

scholarly journals Household’s Willingness to Pay for the Expansion of Mataasna Bayan and Sinisian East Marine Protected Area in Lemery, Batangas, Philippines

2020 ◽  
pp. 123-134
Author(s):  
Buncag, Mark Joseph J. ◽  
Capunitan, Mary Joy D. ◽  
De Guzman, Angela M. ◽  
Ilagan, Ma. Patricia B. ◽  
Magpantay, Angelica T ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Marine Protected Area ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Fish Habitat ◽  
Social Benefit ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Socio Economic Variables

The study was conducted primarily to 1) identify the socio-economic and the knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) factors that affect the WTP of the households; 2) determine the socio-economic factors affecting the KAP of households; and 3) determine the mean willingness to pay (WTP) of households of four barangays of Lemery, Batangas: Mataasna Bayan and Sinisian East as on-site barangays and Balanga and Sinisian West as off-site barangays of the Marine Protected Area (MPA). A total of 316 respondents were surveyed following the contingent valuation method (CVM). Results showed that the mean WTP of the respondents amounts to PhP 46.47 per month. Among factors influencing their WTP are KAP variables such as knowledge on MPA, knowledge on MPA as fish habitat, perception on the need of MPA protection led by the Barangay, perception if there is anything to be changed in MPA management, and socio-economic variables like gender, income-expenses ratio and distance from the MPA. Using the mean WTP, the computed social benefit derived by the on-site and off-site MPA communities from coral reef conservation-based from their WTP amounted to PhP 999,215.734 per year.

scholarly journals Nilai Ekonomi Sadranan Perspektif Masyarakat Bukan Pengguna Melestarikan Budaya Sadranan

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 181
Author(s):  
Sri Walyoto
Keyword(s):  
Contingent Valuation ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Cultural Tradition ◽  
Use Value ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Is Value

The purpose of this study was to determine the value of the Cepogo sadranan cultural tradition from the perspective communities to form Non Use Value . Non Use Value is value a combination of opsyen values, existence, heritance that forms Passive value. The research was conducted on the community not users in Central Java. The Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) was used in this study. Multiple linear models are used to find out the variables studied are and explained by independent variables (distance, income, age). The results of the study of the independent variables significantly can explain the variables studied the willingness of the community not the user to pay (WTP) to preserve the cultural tradition of Cepogo sadranan. An organization that manages sadranan culture preservation funds is needed so that the understanding of future generations can still preserve the sadranan cultural tradition as a vehicle for unifying community friendship.

scholarly journals VALUASI EKONOMI JASA LINGKUNGAN EKOSISTEM HUTAN TAMAN EDEN 100, DESA LUMBAN JULU, PARAPAT, SUMATERA UTARA

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 170
Author(s):  
Ivany Gresya Saragih ◽  
Made Sudiana Mahendra ◽  
I Made Sudarma
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sink ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Environmental Services ◽  
Use Value ◽  
Wood Production ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Forest Park ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
The Government

Eden 100 Forest Park is an ecotourism area that has the potential of natural resources that can be used as tourist attractions. Forest Park Eden 100 also provides environmental services such as hydrological forest services, forest services as carbon sinks, and forest services in producing timber and non-timber goods. This study aims to find out what environmental services are provided by the Eden 100 forest and to analyze the economic value of environmental services and the obstacles and challenges faced by managers in efforts to preserve forest ecosystems. The results showed that the Eden 100 Forest Park provides environmental services in the form of direct use environmental services, namely wood production with economic value of the economic value of wood production of Rp 7,822,633,800 and non-wood (fruits) of Rp 25,500,000, non-use value directly in the form of natural landscapes (ecotourism) whose value is calculated using the travel cost method (TCM) and a yield of Rp 1,164,181,800 is obtained, non-use value in the form of existence services whose economic value is calculated using the contingent valuation method (CVM) of Rp.60,158,120 , as a carbon sink value which is calculated using the allometric method, and a yield of Rp. 18,161,220,000 is obtained. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that the total economic value of the Eden 100 Forest is Rp. 27,233,693,720. This proves that the existence of the Eden 100 forest is a very big economic benefit if its sustainability is maintained because it can absorb carbon which gives a great economic value. Efforts to manage and preserve Eden Forest Park 100 as a tourist attraction have been carried out in an integrated manner with the government, private sector and local communities, but need to be increased so that forests can provide environmental services in a sustainable manner.

scholarly journals Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Cassava Flour Inclusion in Bread, a Case Study of Lagos State, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Erih E. A. ◽  
Oni O. A. ◽  
Fashogbon A. E.
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Cassava Flour ◽  
Bivariate Probit Model ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

<p>The study was conducted to address the issue of consumers’ willingness to pay for inclusion of cassava flour in bread in Lagos State. The data were collected randomly from a sample of 300 respondents in the state through the use of a well structured questionnaire. The contingent valuation method was adopted to estimate both the mean willingness to pay of consumers and the factors that affect their willingness to pay and these were analyzed using the bivariate probit model. The most significant model was the 10percent cassava flour inclusion as it has the highest number of significant variables (eight) followed by 20percent cassava flour inclusion with seven significant variables and 30 and 40percent cassava flour inclusion with six significant variables each. The factors that influenced consumers’ willingness to pay for CCW bread were the respondent’s age, gender, respondents’ awareness, married respondents, respondents with head position<em>,</em>and bread share which is the<em> </em>proportion of respondents income spent on bread to total income. The mean willingness to pay for bread with an inclusion of cassava flour at 10, 20, 30, and 40percent cassava flour inclusion were ?172.70, ?165.00, ?154.07, and ?142.78 respectively for initial bid while the mean willingness-to-pay at 10, 20, 30, and 40percent cassava flour inclusion were ?180.20, ?150.41, ?143.35, and ?127.36 respectively for subsequent bid. Arising from the result of this study, birth control policies were recommended among respondents in the study area.</p>

scholarly journals Willingness to Pay for Teledermoscopy Services at a University Health Center

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
T S Raghu ◽  
James Yiannias ◽  
Nita Sharma ◽  
Allan L Markus
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Estimation Procedure ◽  
College Health ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
The Mean

Background: The study objective was to investigate the willingness to pay (WTP) for teledermoscopy services among students at a university health center. The hypothesis was that WTP for teledermoscopy among students would exceed the costs for traditional consultation. Methods: Between November 2013 and May 2014, students at a university health center were surveyed for their perceptions of teledermoscopy. One set of responses was collected from students visiting the health center for any reason (anonymous sample). An additional set of responses was collected from students visiting for dermatologic lesions (in-person sample). A contingent valuation method with a maximum likelihood estimation procedure was used to estimate the WTP distribution. Results: A total of 214 surveys were collected for the anonymous sample and 41 responses for the in-person sample. The mean (standard deviation [SD]) WTP for the anonymous sample was $55.27 ($39.11; 95% confidence interval [CI]: $49.99-$60.55). The mean (SD) WTP for the in-person sample was $52.37 ($26.56; 95% CI: $43.99-$60.75). Median WTP for the 2 samples was similar: $48.84 and $48.01. Conclusions: We conclude that students would be willing to pay for teledermoscopy services that would provide the potential for significant system cost savings. This may be especially true in college health or similar settings where dermatology services may not be available.

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