Data on recreational activities, respondents’ values, land use preferences, protection level and biodiversity in nature-based tourism areas in Finland

• Main Authors: Tolvanen, Anne, Kangas, Katja, Tarvainen, Oili, Huhta, Esa, Jäkäläniemi, Anne, Kyttä, Marketta, Nikula, Ari, Nivala, Vesa, Tuulentie, Seija, Tyrväinen, Liisa
• Other Authors: 4100310710, 4100110710, 4100110810, 4100310410, Luonnonvarakeskus
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc.
• Subjects: Cultural heritage; habitat types; forestry; nature conservation; PPGIS; Species diversity; recreation; Kangas; Northern Finland
• Online Access: https://jukuri.luke.fi/handle/10024/546032

We present the first dataset that can be used to associate peoples’ opinions with comprehensive biodiversity and cultural heritage values. The socio-ecological dataset includes 1) place-based information on peoples’ recreational activities, values expressed as pleasant and unpleasant sites, and nega...