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Investigation of Visitors’ Participation and Willingness to Pay for the Baba Aman Recreational Park, Iran
M. Reza Ghanbarpour, Shima Sajjadi, S.Tahereh Hajiseyedjavadi and Xiangming Chen
Corresponding Author: M. Reza Ghanbarpour
Submitted: 2011 June, 07
Accepted: 2011 August, 08
Published: 2011 November, 10 |
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The aim of this study is to estimate the recreational value of Baba Aman Natural Park near Bojnord
in Northeast Iran. The recreational value of Baba Aman Park has been analyzed using a contingent valuation
method. For this purpose, 201 on-site questionnaires were administered between June and September of 2006.
Visitor’s willingness to pay (WTP) for Baba Aman recreational park has been estimated for future entrance fees
associated with two scenarios including current conditions and proposed improvements of the recreational
services in the park. Average WTP was estimated 1.5 and 2 times more than the current entrance fee,
considering two scenarios. These amounts are insignificant when compared to the cost of improving the
recreational services of the area. However, found that only 25% of visitors are willing to pay more money
beyond the current entrance fee. Statistical analysis has revealed that the monthly income and level of education
have significant effects on WTP amounts. Implications are discussed and conclusion drawn.
Key words: Contingent valuation, ecotourism, policy-making, recreational values, , ,
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M. Reza Ghanbarpour, Shima Sajjadi, S.Tahereh Hajiseyedjavadi and Xiangming Chen, . Investigation of Visitors’ Participation and Willingness to Pay for the Baba Aman Recreational Park, Iran. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences, (6): 722-728.
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ISSN (Online): 2041-0492
ISSN (Print): 2041-0484 |
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