Estimating the recreational values of forest park using the contingent valuation method (case study: Kabudval Forest Park, Golestan Province of Iran)

determining the recreational value of nour forest park (nfp) in mazandaran, using contingent valuation

abstract amusement programming, accomplishing ecological and/or environmental plans, in addition to establishing recreational centers, are of the important issues in regional and large-scale management of each country. herein, lack of financial resources to establish amusement areas, has led the natural resource management system to valuate such resources based upon new scientific methods. meas...

Economic evaluation of natural forest park using the travel cost method (case study; Masouleh forest park, north of Iran)

We evaluated recreational and socioeconomic values of Masouleh forest park, north of Iran. Travel Cost Method (TCM) or Clawson method was used for evaluation. Therefore, 96 questionnaires were distributed among the visitors. The results indicated that the variables such as travel time to the park, travel costs, age and education were effective variables in using the park. The results show that ...

Social and Recreational Carrying Capacity Assessment of Daland Forest Park, Golestan, Iran

estimating recreational value of hasht behesht park using contingent valuation method (cv)

value of tourism and recreation are direct values of the forest ecosystem and parks, which include the use of parks and forest for recreation, leisure, hiking, and aesthetic. in this study, hasht behesht park recreational value and willingness to pay (wtp) is defined and measured by using contingent valuation method (cv) and double-bounded dichotomous choice (ddc). for measuring the willingness...

Using of Contingent Valuation Method in Estimating of recreational Value of Gandoman International Wetland

The functions of wetlands are water supply, livestock supply, wildlife refuge, employment and human uses, research and training, climate adjustment and recreational services. The purpose of this study is to estimating the economic value of Gandoman international wetland with area of over 1100 hectares in 2017 and provide it to the relevant authorities for its further protection. Data collection...