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
Calculated WTP Marginal Change being measured Recommendations
$6.39 AUD

A one-off WTP to avoid each 1% loss in area of unique ecosystems, per household

Useful for BT in Australia - be aware of generalised context - not NH specific

WTP Details

Hazard 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 Details

Value 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

Methods

Data collection method used
Choice modeling
Analysis model
Nested logit
Modelled number of individuals
n/a
Modelled number of observations
5769

Sample Characteristics

Country/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

Publication

Valuing remnant vegetation in Central Qeensland using choice modeling

Blamey, 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
Authors
Blamey, R., Rolfe, J., Bennett, J., Morrison, M.
Year published
Peer reviewed?
Yes
Journal name
Australian Journal of Agriculture and Resource Economics

Additional information

Notes 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.