Lagunas de Zóñar y del Rincón (Córdoba, España). Aproximación a su valor de uso recreativo

Abstract

The estimate of the economic value of protected areas, provides information useful in the management of strategies to protect and conserve the natural environment. In this sense, the objective of the study is to determine the demand for recreational use of public visitors to the Lakes of Southern Córdoba, Spain. 300 polls were conducted in strategic locations and have been using two methods of environmental assessment. Analysis of the results Zóñar Lagoons and Rincon shows that the maximum willingness to pay of visitors is € 3.3 and € 3.7, respectively, and the annual value of total surplus for recreational use is 55284.5 for Zóñar and € 192,913.9 for Rincon.