Migrant fish restoration on managed rivers ? benefit valuation
Objectives of the project
Restoration of migrating fish stocks would benefit the anglers and wider population through the existence values. The objective is to explore the opinions towards restoration of migratory fish stocks and to estimate the value of benefits from the projects in Finland. The research will be carried out by applying contingent valuation and choice experiment methods.
Participants
Responsible organization
Original organization
Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute
Persons
Parkkila Katja
Results
Results and impact
The results will benefit the decision makers and authorities and others who are interested and need information about the benefits and economic value of programs that aim to restore migratory fish stocks in Finland. For instance, assessment of these kinds of restoration projects by applying the cost-benefit analysis requires information about the created economic values.
Other information
Keywords
Kalastus, Rakennetut joet, Vaelluskalojen palauttaminen