Economic values for recreational planning at Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka

Rathnayake, Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Wasantha

doi:10.1080/14616688.2015.1136350

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“…However, this has to happen carefully so as not to deter the actual cash cowsthe low-end tourists. On the same token, the continual need to improve tourist products, services and infrastructure are highly recommended (Rathnayake, 2016a(Rathnayake, , 2016b; this especially means that the government has to invest in the quantity and quality of education and human capital of tourism sector's potential employees. In our view, the low rates of subscriptions for mobile phones and internet broadband (information and communication technology -ICT) is another factor impeding tourism expansion.…”

Section: Conclusion and Policy Discussionmentioning

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The linear and non-linear relationship between of tourism demand and output per worker: A study of Sri Lanka

Kumar

Stauvermann

2016

Tourism Management Perspectives

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The linear and non-linear relationship between of tourism demand and output per worker: A study of Sri Lanka

Kumar

Stauvermann

2016

Tourism Management Perspectives

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“…A review of the literature indicates that the amenity value of numerous recreational sites has been investigated, including national parks [34,35], forest recreation areas [36][37][38], world heritage sites [39], forests [31,40], and traditional villages [41]. These studies are summarized in Table 1.…”

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Assessing the Amenity Value of Forest Ecosystem Services: Perspectives from the Use of Sustainable Green Spaces

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Due to the fragility of forest ecosystems, developing forest recreational resources must consider sustainable ecological, economic, and social development, and reduce impacts from recreational activities. Diverse forests with different biodiversity could promote forest ecosystem services and resistance to the pressure of tourism development. Under such circumstance, it is important to ensure that the travel and tourism industry develops under the principle of sustainable management and assists ecosystem conservation. Forest ecosystem services (FES) have received increasing attention. Especially, the amenity value provided by FES is beneficial for enhancing human health, and has gained popularity. Huisun National Forest Park (HNFP) has the greatest natural forests in Taiwan, and tourists visit the HNFP for the well-preserved environment, abundance of green space, cleanliness, beautiful scenery, and quietness. This study assessed the amenity value of the Huisun National Forest Park (HNFP) by adopting the payment card method via face-to-face survey data of 223 respondents. The annual amenity value of the HNFP per person is NT$2884 in winter and NT$2905 in summer. The total annual amenity value of the HNFP is NT$473,978,430–474,755,774. The results showed that gender, age, education level, monthly income, place of residence, participation in environmental groups, frequency of visiting the HNFP, and stay period significantly influence willingness to pay (WTP). This study concludes that an ecologically sustainable forest with ecosystem services could provide multiple benefits to different stakeholders.

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“…The participants were asked to declare if they would pay a more expensive entrance ticket. Rathnayake [119,120] carried out two studies in Sri Lanka. The first study was about Horton Plains National Park, using the TCM and CVM [119].…”

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

2020

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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.

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Economic values for recreational planning at Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka

Cited by 14 publications

References 57 publications

The linear and non-linear relationship between of tourism demand and output per worker: A study of Sri Lanka

The linear and non-linear relationship between of tourism demand and output per worker: A study of Sri Lanka

Assessing the Amenity Value of Forest Ecosystem Services: Perspectives from the Use of Sustainable Green Spaces

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

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