Beaver Creek National Wild River: economic valuation of recreation

Thesis (M.S.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2009 "This research examines economic values associated with recreation at Beaver Creek National Wild River (NWR) of Interior Alaska. Recreational activities are the focus of the economic valuation. Two methods, benefit transfer and a survey, are co...

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Main Author: Lang, Lumir
Other Authors: Little, Joseph, Valcic, Branka, Johnsen, James
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2009
Subjects:
Beaver Creek National Wild River
Natural resources
Recreation
Wilderness areas
Recreation areas
Outdoor recreation
Economics
valuation
Economic conditions
Fairbanks
Beaver Creek
Alaska
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11122/12805
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Summary:Thesis (M.S.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2009 "This research examines economic values associated with recreation at Beaver Creek National Wild River (NWR) of Interior Alaska. Recreational activities are the focus of the economic valuation. Two methods, benefit transfer and a survey, are conducted. A Benefit Transfer Method is employed using a database of studies containing values of recreational activities in the U.S.A Survey, performed in summer of 2008, is used to examine the characteristics and values at Beaver Creek NWR. Upon conclusion of the obtained present values of the recreational activities, scenarios are developed to comprehend the future values and changes in recreation at Beaver Creek NWR"--Leaf iii

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