Non-market valuation of off-highway vehicle recreation in Larimer County, Colorado: Implications of trail closures |
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Authors: | Daniel Deisenroth John Loomis Craig Bond |
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Institution: | aDepartment of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1172, USA |
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Abstract: | Few economic studies are available to measure off-highway vehicle recreation benefits foregone when trails must be closed to protect the environment. This paper estimates the non-market benefits associated with off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation on National Forest lands in Larimer County, Colorado. We use a contingent valuation model (CVM) to estimate benefits to OHV users, which includes dirt bike riders, all terrain vehicle (ATV) riders, and 4-wheel drive (4 × 4) users. Using CVM we find the mean consumer surplus estimates to be $78 per person per day. These results are consistent with the few previous estimates of OHV recreation benefits. This equates to a per trail per summer consumer surplus of at least between $219,467 and $296,876, and a county level surplus per summer to be at least between $796,447 and $1,077,367. These benefits can be compared to environmental costs to obtain a more complete picture of the effects of trail closure, as well as the negative spillovers to non-motorized users. |
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Keywords: | Off-highway vehicle Willingness to pay Non-market valuation Contingent valuation |
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