Willingness to pay for the conservation of the Mauritian flying fox

Jaunky, Vishal Chandr; Jeetoo, Jamiil; Thomas, Jeffrey Michael

doi:10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01504

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“…When Interestingly, gender (X1), marriage status (X2), and age (X3) were found to have no significant influence on respondents' WTP for CES, consistent with the findings of previous studies (Atreya, 2007;Chandr Jaunky et al, 2021;Masud et al, 2015;Tesfaye et al, 2020). This suggests that within the Hatabosi community, gender, marriage status, and age may not be primary…”

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Cultural Ecosystem Services and Farmer’s Willingness to Pay. A case study in Agricultural Communities in South Tapanuli

Harahao,

Yonariza,

Endrizal Ridwan

et al. 2024

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The study focuses on valuing Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES) in the Sibual-buali area of South Tapanuli, North Sumatera, Indonesia, and its implications for agricultural development and conservation. The research aims to characterize CES and determine their economic value by assessing farmers' willingness to pay (WTP). Using a descriptive and quantitative research design, a household survey with 71 respondents was conducted using the contingent valuation method (CVM). The study reveals the cultural heritage values and community involvement in conserving CES, demonstrating a deep understanding of the forest's protection and the interconnectedness between the forest, agriculture, and community well-being. The findings emphasize the importance of local wisdom, traditional knowledge, and community engagement in agriculture and CES preservation. Additionally, the study identifies education and income as influential factors in respondents' WTP for CES, indicating their positive impact on environmental valuation and conservation efforts. Gender, marriage status, and age were found to have no significant influence on WTP. These findings contribute to comprehending the economic significance of CES and its relationship to sustainable agricultural practices.

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Cultural Ecosystem Services and Farmer’s Willingness to Pay. A case study in Agricultural Communities in South Tapanuli

Harahao,

Yonariza,

Endrizal Ridwan

et al. 2024

AGR

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“…In other countries, WTP also increased with income for managing damage caused by African elephants, African buffalos, African lions, and spotted hyenas in Zimbabwe (Mhuriro-Mashapa et al 2017 ) and Asian elephants in Nepal (Neupane et al 2017 ) and for the conservation of grey wolves ( Canis lupus ) in the U.S.A. (van Eeden et al 2021 ) and giant pandas ( Ailuropoda melanoleuca ) in China (Ma et al 2016 ). However, income did not affect WTP for managing damage caused by brush-tailed possums in New Zealand (Kerr and Cullen 1995 ) and for the conservation of Bengal tigers ( Panthera tigris tigris ) in Nepal (Bhattarai et al 2021 ) and Mauritian flying foxes ( Pteropus niger ) in Mauritius (Jaunky et al 2021 ). According to economic theory, fox impact management represented a “normal good”, where WTP would increase with income, for the Greek residents (Haque 2005 ).…”

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Economic valuation of a mesocarnivore’s impact management

Kontsiotis,

Emmanouilidou,

Liordos

2024

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) have interacted with humans during their common history. We used a contingent valuation method to assess the economic value of the management of this mesocarnivore’s negative impacts. We carried out face-to-face interviews with 746 Greek residents, using a multiple-bounded discrete choice approach to estimate willingness to pay (WTP) for red fox management under three impact situations: attack domestic animals, reduce game, carry disease. About 51.9%, 33.0%, and 81.1% of the respondents stated a mean WTP of €34.1, €44.9, and €72.1 for each situation, respectively. The total annual amounts of €18.7 million, €15.7 million, and €61.7 million could be collected from the target population for red fox management when they attack domestic animals, reduce game, and carry disease, respectively. Attitudes and likeability toward foxes were negatively associated while knowledge about foxes and fear of them were positively associated with WTP. The younger, richer, less educated, rural, farmers, hunters, and pet owners were generally more willing to pay for red fox management across situations. Females were more willing to pay for managing predation on domestic animals, while males were more willing to pay for managing predation on game. Our findings showed that the Greek residents highly value the management of red foxes in all impact situations and would be valuable for further advising the management process.

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“…As an organic part of the ecosystem, wild animals are an essential link to maintaining the energy flow and material cycle in this environment, and they play an important regulatory role in the virtuous cycle of the ecosystem [1][2][3]. With the development of economy and society, the contradiction between the unreasonable demand of humans for wild animals and total wildlife resources has become progressively prominent [4,5].…”

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“…The conservation of rare and endangered species necessitates participation from the public [1][2][3], who have become increasingly aware of the importance of protecting such species under rapid societal and economic progress [4]. In China, in order to protect rare and endangered species, in situ protection and ex situ protection are usually adopted.…”

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“…Studies have shown that selection value, existence value, and heritage value, which are not directly related to human use, can be reflected in their potential value through WTP [11][12][13]. The WTP for wildlife conservation is assessed through the contingent valuation method (CVM), which has been widely employed worldwide [3][4][5]. The CVM involves the use of a questionnaire to construct a hypothetical market to determine people's maximum WTP for environmental improvement or their minimum willingness to compensate for environmental degradation (willingness to accept) [14,15].…”

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Local Willingness to Pay Survey for Rare and Endangered Species Protection in Qianjiangyuan National Park, China

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The willingness to pay for the protection of rare and endangered species is information vital to the formulation of biodiversity protection strategies. Accordingly, this study used the contingent valuation method to evaluate the protection of Elliot’s pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti) in Qianjiangyuan National Park in Zhejiang, China. A questionnaire was administered to the residents of 19 villages in the towns of Qixi, Hetian, Changhong, and Suzhuang to examine their willingness to pay for the conservation of Elliot’s pheasant. A logit model was adopted to calculate the monetary existence value of the species. The results showed that 38.1% of the respondents are willing to pay CNY 4.025 per month for the protection of Elliot’s pheasant and that the total willingness payment per year is CNY 179,312. This willingness is influenced mainly by gender, education level, income level, and awareness regarding the protection of the species, which all have a significant positive correlation with willingness. The male respondents refuse to pay for protection fees, whereas respondents with high education levels, incomes, and awareness of the protection of endangered species are more willing to protect Elliot’s pheasant. Among the respondents, 45.30%, 38.46%, and 28.21% are unwilling to pay for the protection of the species because of income constraints, poor awareness of species conservation, and perceptions regarding the role of government, respectively. The government should increase subsidies for conservation and guide the re-employment of residents as protectors of biological diversity in the study area to increase their incomes. It should also strengthen public awareness regarding biodiversity and nationally protected animals.

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Willingness to pay for the conservation of the Mauritian flying fox

Cited by 8 publications

References 88 publications

Cultural Ecosystem Services and Farmer’s Willingness to Pay. A case study in Agricultural Communities in South Tapanuli

Cultural Ecosystem Services and Farmer’s Willingness to Pay. A case study in Agricultural Communities in South Tapanuli

Economic valuation of a mesocarnivore’s impact management

Local Willingness to Pay Survey for Rare and Endangered Species Protection in Qianjiangyuan National Park, China

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