Anglers' valuation of water regulation dam removal for the restoration of angling conditions at Storsjo-Kapell

Sammanfattning

This paper presents results from a choice experiment (CE) study of anglers' valuations of the characteristics of an angling site at Storsjo-Kapell in the Swedish mountain region. In particular, the study presents value estimates of a dam removal and restoration to natural angling conditions. Values of catch, size and species are considered, as are values of bag limits. Also, value estimates are related to a trip frequency model, making it possible to predict visiting frequency under different scenarios. Thus, the model estimates provide a step towards developing dynamic fisheries management models, as the policies analysed may change the age structure of the stock. In addition to empirical results, the paper contributes a derivation of bounds on willingness to pay (WTP) based on the notion that new visitors may have smaller WTP for a change than those already selecting the site for angling.

Nyckelord

choice experiments; stated preference; bioeconomic; WTP bounds; convenience sample

Publicerad i

Tourism Economics
2008, volym: 14, nummer: 2, sidor: 283-296
Utgivare: I P PUBLISHING LTD

SLU författare

• Laitila, Thomas

  • Statistiska Centralbyrån (SCB)
  • Örebro Universitet

• Paulrud, Anton

  • Institutionen för skogsekonomi, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    
  • Fiskeriverket

UKÄ forskningsämne

Nationalekonomi
Vilt- och fiskeförvaltning

Publikationens identifierare

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.5367/000000008784460436

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https://res.slu.se/id/publ/77999