ECONOMIC VALUATION OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES PROVIDED BY WETLANDS IN THE URBAN AREA OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF VALLEDUPAR, CESAR.
ECONOMIC VALUATION OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES PROVIDED BY WETLANDS IN THE URBAN AREA OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF VALLEDUPAR, CESAR.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.3174232418097
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Palavras-chave: Valoración de servicios ecosistémicos Humedales urbanos Disposición a pagar (DAP) Plan de Manejo Ambiental.
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Keywords: Valuation of ecosystem services, Urban wetlands, Willingness to pay (WTP), Environmental Management Plan.
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Abstract:
This study conducted a comprehensive valuation of the ecosystem services of the urban wetlands of Valledupar, Cesar, through the execution of two surveys (pilot and final) applied to 385 residents, with the objective of determining the willingness to pay (WTP) for their conservation. Key findings include an estimated WTP of $65,077.53 per inhabitant, which reflects a high valuation of the environmental impact in relation to the community social component and the relevance of these ecosystems. The results demonstrate a significant commitment of the population towards environmental protection, with 70% of respondents recognizing the benefits of wetlands and 67% aware of their crucial role in climate regulation. The main conclusion underlines the urgency of implementing an integrated environmental management plan aimed at improving hydrological conditions and conserving biodiversity, highlighting the importance of wetlands not only for ecological balance, but also for the preservation of the region's cultural and historical heritage.
- Karina Paola Torres Cervera
- Alex Manuel Díaz López
- Wendy Paola Escobar Vanegas
- Paul Klement Arias Ruidíaz
- Pedro Juan Torres Flores