Banking on Nature 2006: The Economic Benefits to Local Communities of National Wildlife Refuge Visitation

摘要

This report focuses on final demand, employment, income and tax revenue effects recreational visitors to refuges have on the economies of local regions. In addition to the economic effects of refuge hunting and fishing programs in local communities, it measures the economic impact of 'ecotourism', the relatively recent phenomenon of large numbers of people traveling substantial distances to take part in non consumptive uses of the natural environment.