Middendorf, J: Socio-Economic Evaluation of Public and Priva

The benefits of nature to human well-being are vast and this study shows where people see advantages of having conservation areas nearby. The different groups - the local community, staff and visitors - have been observed in connection to two conservation areas. All groups have a great appreciation of nature in terms of its aesthetical, educational and recreational values in common. Also, the connection to cleaner water and air, health aspects and 'feeling well' is widely recognised. The economic effect of conservation indicates clearly that ec ...