| ArticleStatus of Wetland Conservation to The Ramsar Convention
Every three years The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands holds its Conference of Contracting Parties (COP). One of the earliest international Conventions on the environment, each COP provides an opportunity to review and progress wetlands conservation throughout the world. As a signatory to the convention, Australia has a duty to report on its activities through a National Report using a template provided by the Ramsar Bureau |
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Economic value of wetlands-based recreation
Bergstrom, John C. The loss of wetlands is an issue of growing concern. Previous studies have focused primarily on quantifying the commercial, storm protection, and energy-output values of wetlands. Relatively little research has been devoted to quantifying the outdoor recreational value of wetlands. In this paper, the recreational value of wetlands is discussed conceptually within a total economic value framework. Total economic value contains many value components which are broadly divided into non-use, current use, and future use values. Each of these value categories can be further subdivided into expenditures and consumer's surplus. |
