Investing in nature: Stakeholder’s willingness to pay for Tunisian forest services

Islem Saadaoui ()
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Islem Saadaoui: TVES - Territoires, Villes, Environnement & Société - ULR 4477 - ULCO - Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale - Université de Lille, ULCO - Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale

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Abstract: This study explores the economic value of Aleppo pine forests, a unique and threatened ecosystem in the border region of central Tunisia. These forests play a vital role in supporting small rural communities, but face increasing pressures and restrictions on their use. This research aims to assign a monetary value to forest conservation, considering the region's specific socio-economic context. Strategies for empowering local residents as key actors in developing sustainable cross-border initiatives are further investigated. Employing the Contingent Valuation Method, a survey of 350 local residents and international users was conducted to assess their Willingness to Pay for forest conservation efforts. Logistic regression analysis revealed that sociodemographic factors, such as monthly income and preferred payment method, significantly influence both and the likelihood of participation. These findings highlight the feasibility and importance of reconciling economic development with ecological sustainability in this critical region.

Keywords: Economic assessment Ecosystem service Regional planning Cross-border development initiative Contingent valuation method; Economic assessment; Ecosystem service; Regional planning; Cross-border development initiative; Contingent valuation method (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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Published in New Medit, 2024, 23 (4), pp.3-16. ⟨10.30682/nm2404a⟩

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DOI: 10.30682/nm2404a

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