| Authors |
Koundouri, P., Stithou, M., Kougea, E., Ala-Aho, P., Eskelinen, R., Karjalainen, T., Klove, B., Pulido-Velazquez, M., Reinikainen, K. and Rossi, P. |
| Title |
The Effects of Climate Change on the Value of Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems: The Rokua Esker, Northern Finland |
| Abstract |
Rokua in Northern Finland is a groundwater dependent ecosystem very sensitive to climate change and natural variability. As such, the water level of most of the lakes is a function of the level of the groundwater table of the esker which is naturally recharged. This chapter presents results from an application of a choice experiment and contingent valuation method regarding ground water quantity. General public�s elicited values highlight the importance of water management policy which contributes to the sustainability of groundwater dependent ecosystems. |
| Publication Status |
Forthcoming in Handbook on Economics of Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services, edited by P. A. Nunes, P. Kumar and T. Dedeurwaerdere, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, Cheltenham, UK. Forthcoming, 2012. |
| Keywords |
Choice experiment, Contingent valuation, Climate change, Water quantity, Groundwater dependent ecosystems. |
| File |
ChapterVosvozisKoundourietal.doc (1163264 bytes) |
| File-Function |
First version |
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