Estimación del valor económico que generan los parques periurbanos de La Sierrezuela y Los Villares en la ciudad de Córdoba, España

Abstract

The aim of the study is to assess economically intangible two Suburban Parks Sierrezuela and Villares in the city of Córdoba (Spain).The economic valuation of non-market goods for recreational uses provides valuable management information. A survey with 305 face to face interviews were conducted using the contingent valuation method, using a fee as payment for entrance and the maximum willingness to donate for conservation. The Geographical Information Systems were used to determine the potential visiting population. The results show for the two parks a maximum willingness to pay of 3,5 € and 3,6 € and willingness to donate for conservation of 25,6 € and 53,3 €, respectively, suggesting the importance attached by the Society to these natural spaces.