External benefits of natural environments

Larry W. Tombaugh

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External benefits of natural environments

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Larry W. Tombaugh

Year:

1971

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Larson, E.vH., ed. The Forest Recreation Symposium. State University of New York College of Forestry; 1971 October 12-14: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 73-77.

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Abstract

Existing methods of assessing economic benefits arising from certain physical environments left in a relatively natural condition do not include estimates of external benefits. Existence value is one such external benefit that accrues to individuals who have no intention of ever visiting the area in question. A partial measure of the existence value of National Parks has been found. Additional research in this area should yield information important to land-use decision making.

Parent Publication

Recreation Symposium Proceedings

Citation

Tombaugh, Larry W. 1971. External benefits of natural environments. In: Larson, E.vH., ed. The Forest Recreation Symposium. State University of New York College of Forestry; 1971 October 12-14: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 73-77.