Recreation Demand Analysis of the "Sensitive Natural Areas" (Hérault District, France): A Travel Cost Appraisal using Count Data Models

Sébastien Roussel (), Jean-Michel Salles () and Léa Tardieu

Working Papers from LAMETA, Universtiy of Montpellier

Abstract: Natural areas are essentially multifunctional, contributing in multiple ways to human well-being. Ecosystem goods and services are provided through ecosystem func- tions (regulation, habitat, production and information). Among the multiple services provided by natural areas, recreational services are increasingly valuable. The main objective of our paper is to evaluate the recreation demand of the Sensitive Natural Areas(SNA) public policy in the Hérault District (Languedoc-Roussillon Region, France). These natural areas are acquired as land ownership by the Hérault District to ensure their protection from urban pressure and making them free to access. We highlight the recreation bene ts in a Cost-Bene t Analysis (CBA) whilst measuring [...].

Pages: 32 pages
Date: 2012-09, Revised 2012-09
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