Developing a methodology for benefit transfers using geographical information systems: Modelling demand for woodland recreation

Regional Studies

Volumn 33, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 191-205

  Bateman, Ian J ^b   Lovett, Andrew A ^b   Brainard, Julii S ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA   (United Kingdom)

^b NONE

Author keywords

Benefit transfers; Geographical information systems (GIS); Monetary evaluation; Wales; Woodland recreation

Indexed keywords

GIS; RECREATIONAL MANAGEMENT; WOODLAND;

UNITED KINGDOM;

EID: 0032772946     PISSN: 00343404     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00343409950082391     Document Type: Article

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