An Evaluation of Recreational Benefits and Use Estimating Models for Water Resource Planning

摘要

The objective of the study was (1) to collect and analyze the available recreational benefit estimating models applicable to the development of federal water resource plans, (2) to determine the degree of congruity and generality which exists in the present body of research, and (3) to evaluate the several recreational benefits estimation methods. A literature search of over 300 abstracts was conducted resulting in the depth review of 45 studies.