Improving benefit transfer demand functions: A GIS approach
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Successful benefit transfer must depend on development of reliable visitor demand functions incorporating travel time, demographic and substitute factors. Data from numerous sources within a geographical information system (GIS) was used to developed a model to predict the number of visitors to a recreational woodland in eastern England, and the results emphasized the substantial benefits and certain caveats in using GIS for future benefit transfer work.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Management
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0301-4797
Year: 1997
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Does municipal solid waste composting make economic sense?
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Research suggests that municipal solid waste (MSW) is expensive to compost in the US. Other waste disposal programmes such as land disposal appear to be more cost effective than MSW composting. Data from seventeen US MSW composting facilities is reported, together with annual waste management costs. MSW would become economically viable if landfill prices were to be increased.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Management
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0301-4797
Year: 1998
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