Economic Valuation of Market Oriented Outputs for Environmental Sources in Arjan-Parishan Lake (With in Emphasis Aquatic Species)

Economic valuation of the environmental resources is an instrument to familiarize people with the services and products provided by ecological functions. This article reflects estimation of main findings of a research on Arjan Plain and Parishan Lake to value several goods and services provided by this natural site which is recognized as a protected area، based on market prices. After determining natural and socio – political boundaries of the zone، all environmental goods and services have been identified. Then، questionnaires relevant to each goods and services have been appropriately designed and filled to be analyzed by Eviews software in the further stage. Based on the final results، the value of fishing activity in the region has been calculated about 1597 Milliard IR. Rials (168 Million Dollars); medicinal herbs 48 Milliard IR. Rials (5 Million Dollars); natural fruits 36 Milliard IR. Rials (3 Million Dollars)، the forage 6957 Milliard IR. Rials (732 Million Dollars)، and water 5694 Milliard IR. Rials (599 Million Dollars) for an annual period starting from 2008. Accordingly، the total value of the functions and services computed for the region has been estimated to be 24457 Milliard IR. Rials. (2574 Million Dollars)