MacMillan, D., Hanley, N. and Daw, M. (2004) Costs and benefits of wild goose conservation in Scotland. Biological Conservation, 119(4), pp. 475-485. (doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2004.01.008)
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Abstract
This paper applies the cost–benefit analysis framework to the issue of wild geese conservation in Scotland. Wild goose numbers have risen rapidly over the past 30 years, bringing nature conservationists into conflict with farmers whose crops are damaged. We estimate the costs of damage due to goose grazing to farmers in two goose areas, Strathbeg and Islay. Conservation benefits are estimated using a contingent valuation survey of the Scottish population, and we find that benefits outweigh costs by a very considerable margin. This can be seen as providing support for recent UK government moves to compensate farmers in goose areas in order to further conservation.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | We thank the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department (SEERAD) for funding the work on which this paper is based. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hanley, Professor Nicholas |
| Authors: | MacMillan, D., Hanley, N., and Daw, M. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Biological Conservation |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 0006-3207 |
| ISSN (Online): | 0006-3207 |
| Published Online: | 20 February 2004 |
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