The value of recreational use of the Sierra de Maria-Los Velez’s Natural Park in Almeria

Authors

  • M.ª Encarnación Castillo Dep. de Economía, Sociología y Política Agrarias. ETSIAM. U. de Córdoba
  • Samir Sayadi Área de Economía y Sociología Agrarias. IFAPA. Granada
  • Felisa Ceña Dep. de Economía, Sociología y Política Agrarias. ETSIAM. U. de Córdoba

Keywords:

Método del coste de viaje, Parque Natural de Almería, uso recreativo, valoración de recursos naturales.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to estimate the recreational use value of a protected area in the south of Spain, Sierra de Maria-Los Vélez Natural Park in Almeria, using the zonal travel cost method. The estimated consumer surplus ranges from € 7.67 to € 13.29 per person, according to the proposed scenario taking into account travel time as a cost or as an enjoyment. Finally, some conclusions are presented, as well as some strategies to promote the recreational use of the Park and to improve its future management.

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Published

2011-10-14

Issue

Vol 8, No 2 (2008)

Section

Articles

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