Status of threatened ecosystems
WTP to avoid a loss in area of unique ecosystems in the Desert Uplands, Queensland Fire
Flood
Storm
Earthquake
Tsunami
Heatwave
WTP DetailsHazard types identified
Human activity
Specific Value Type measured
Ecosystems-threatened
Currency Year - original study
WTP estimate - original study value
$3.68 per person per 1% loss in area of unique ecosystem
Currency - original study
AUD
WTP converted to $AU in original year from the study
$3.68 AUD
WTP measure
Mean
Other variables that significantly explain WTP
Income tax, jobs, regional income, number of endangered species, population of non-threatened species, area of unique ecosystems Study DetailsValue type applicable
Ecosystems
Study conducted in the context of a natural hazard?
No
Study quality
Average
Benefits transfer applicability
Average
Recommendations
Useful for BT in Australia - be aware of generalised context - not NH specific
MethodsData collection method used
Choice modeling
Analysis model
Nested logit
Modelled number of individuals
n/a
Modelled number of observations
5769
Sample CharacteristicsCountry/region studied
Desert Uplands, Queensland
Country of source studies
Australia
Sampled population
Brisbane
Range in years of data
1997
Mean sample age
n/a
Percent Male
n/a
Percent Female
n/a
Mean sample income
n/a
Income units
n/a
PublicationValuing remnant vegetation in Central Qeensland using choice modelingBlamey, R., Rolfe, J., Bennett, J., Morrison, M. 2000. Valuing remnant vegetation in Central Qeensland using choice modeling. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics. 44, 3, pp 439-456.
Citation
Blamey, et al. 2000
Year published
Peer reviewed?
Yes
Journal name
Australian Journal of Agriculture and Resource Economics
Additional informationNotes on this study
The WTP estimates in this study are provided in the context of tree clearing for ranching to evaluate the value of preserving remnant native vegetation. |