Background. The use of qualitative research (QR) methods is recommended as good
practice in discrete choice experiments (DCEs). This study investigated the use and …

Human–wildlife conflicts are increasing throughout the world, principally due to a
combination of human population growth, increased pressure on land and natural resources …

Human presence at water bodies can have a range of ecological impacts, creating trade-offs
between recreation as an ecosystem service and conservation. Conservation policies could …

Lake Erie is one of the most valuable natural resources in the United States, providing
billions of dollars in benefits each year to recreationalists, homeowners and local …

Human-driven environmental change underlies recent changes in water clarity in many of
the world's great lakes, yet our understanding of the consequences of these changes on the …

The aim of this study is to improve understanding of willingness-to-pay (WTP) for the
enhancement of selected ecosystem services from forested watersheds. Results from a …

Since indigenous areas have profound ethnic culture and ecological significance and
sensitivity, successful tourism development must consider the perceptions of the indigenous …

As demands on the environment and associated ecosystem services increase, the need for
a more integrated approach to managing the exploitation of these natural resources also …

Context The sustainable management of many common-pool ecological resources can be
strengthened through collaboration among stakeholder groups. However, the benefits of …

Economic valuation of ecosystem services provides valuable information for the
management of anthropized environments, where individual preferences can be …