The Economic Valuation of the Change in Forest Quality in the Jizerske hory Mountains: a Contingent Behavior Model
2008
Abstract
This paper presents a travel cost study conducted for the purpose of estimating a recreation value to the Jizerske hory Mountains, in the Czech Republic. In addition, the welfare change of recreation users associated with damage on the forest quality was estimated using contingent behavior model.
In the study, the single site travel cost model with a Poisson specification was applied. The contingent behavior model relied on both observed behaviors and stated behaviors of visitors.
Both actual trips and intended trips were pooled under the hypothetical scenario to estimate the value of four public programs, including the change in the forest quality.