کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
5049576 1476371 2014 12 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Using Choice Modeling to estimate the effects of environmental improvements on local development: When the purpose modifies the tool
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم زیستی و بیوفناوری علوم کشاورزی و بیولوژیک بوم شناسی، تکامل، رفتار و سامانه شناسی
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Using Choice Modeling to estimate the effects of environmental improvements on local development: When the purpose modifies the tool
چکیده انگلیسی


- Choice Modelling was used to assess birders preferences about management actions.
- Results were integrated in a modeling software to facilitate communication with end users.
- Managers had preconceived ideas that did not match birder's preferences.
- The economic return and actions likely to promote bird-watching were identified. The approach resulted in a more informed and inclusive deliberative process.

A Choice Modeling (CM) study was chosen to assess specific management actions related to bird-watching on the Portuguese island of Terceira in the Azores. The usual willingness-to-pay measure was replaced by the willingness-to-stay (WTS) longer on the island for bird-watching, given changes in the site attributes. Results of the valuation study were presented to stakeholders and policy-makers using an innovative method. In particular, CM results were incorporated into a modeling tool which simulated the impact of alternative policy packages. For each selected scenario, users were able to understand birders' WTS and its impact on the local economy. The tool provided a fast and clear way of communicating relevant information, resulting in a more informed and inclusive deliberative process. Furthermore, we were able to see how results were used by the final users and came to the conclusion that local managers had preconceived ideas which did not match birders' preferences. This work led to a shift regarding prior beliefs about the relevance of bird-watching activities on the local economy as well as management actions likely to promote it. The underlying participatory approach was found to be an essential feature for the success of this science and policy interaction.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Ecological Economics - Volume 108, December 2014, Pages 79-90
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