Benefits of environmentally sensitive area policy in England: a contingent valuation assessment

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A study of the results of Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) projects in England shows that the efficiency of such projects varies depending on the area involved. The main objective of the ESA policy is to answer concerns about the need to support traditional farming practices in areas where these contribute to preserving distinctive ecological communities and environmental factors. Study of the cost-per-household for various projects shows that return on investment varies enough on an area-by-area basis to be a large factor in choosing sites for ESA projects.

Economic aspects, Environmental policy, Land use, Environmental protection, Rural land use

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Industrial location and residential disamenity: a case study of the chemical industry in Castleford, England

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Interviews with 305 residents of Castleford, England, UK, were conducted to determine the significance of residential disamenities associated with living near a chemical plant. The disamenities, such as harmless odors, noise and visual intrusion as well as anxiety, are estimated based on information from the local housing industry and the construct validity of these disamenities. The results of the survey and their implications for granting limited disamenity property rights to chemical companies are discussed.

Chemical industry, Industrial locations, Industrial location, Human settlements

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Angling and recreation values of low-flow alleviation in rivers

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The benefits to anglers and other recreational users of increasing flows in low-flow rivers to an environmentally acceptable flow regime (EAFR) were examined. The study shows that achieving an EAFR depends on costs rather than benefits to anglers, suggesting that the recreational value to anglers alone only justifies the implementation of low-flow alleviation in a minority of rivers.

Rivers, Streamflow

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