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Tisdell, Clement A.. |
Valuing objects is a distinctive human trait. It is necessary for rational behaviour. Factors that are likely to influence valuations, the difficulties of getting agreements about valuations and the limited perspective of economics as a basis for valuation are discussed generally in this article. Attributes of Otago Peninsula that seem to be valuable and worth conserving are listed and discussed, taking into account possible conflicts in getting maximum value from these attributes. Particular attention is given to the economic value of conserving wildlife species on the Otago Peninsula. As a result of the presence of these species and their use for tourism, expenditure of over $100 million NZ is generated annually in the Dunedin regional economy (directly... |
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: New Zealand; Wildlife tourism; Wildlife conservation; Yellow-eyed Penguins; Environmental Economics and Policy; Land Economics/Use. |
Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/55108 |
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Tisdell, Clement A.; Wilson, Clevo. |
There is little doubt that marine turtles are a flagship species for wildlife tourism. In some cases, this has turned out to be liability for sea turtle conservation, but in other cases, where for example turtle-based ecotourism has been developed, it has made a positive contribution to turtle conservation. Examples of both cases are given. Particular attention is given to the development of turtle-based ecotourism at Mon Repos Beach near Bundaberg, Australia. This development is set in its historical context and its contribution to conservation is discussed. Headstart projects for sea turtles in Sri Lanka are a tourist attraction. While they are promoted as having positive conservation consequences and a survey indicates that visitors are on the... |
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Marine turtles conservation; Wildlife tourism; Mon Repos beach; Ecotourism; Environmental Economics and Policy. |
Ano: 2003 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48971 |
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