Recreational Value Estimation of Anzali Wetland Using Contingent Valuation Method

Anzali porter is one of the cities that is located in Gilan province, is important because it's recreational and tourism attraction in the region. Therefore, the study of recreational value can affect prediction requires, shortage removal and recreation expansion in the region. The purpose of current study is to estimate the recreational value of Anzali wetland with Contingent Valuation Method. Logit Model with Maximum Likelihood method was used for the examination of effective factors on individuals’ willingness to pay. Data was gathered by filling questionnaire and interviews with Anzali wetland visitors. Results show that, coefficients of suggestion price variable, wetland environmental quality, revenue and age was significant in 5% level, but other variables have not significant effect in 5% level to individuals’ willingness to pay. The average of individuals’ willingness to pay for recreation value of Anzali wetland and annual recreational value was counted about 14900 and 1490000000 Rails, respectively. Also, 60% of people have much motivation for cooperation in wetland optimization tasks. Environmental quality variable (pool environmental value) has positive effect on entrance fee. With consideration on the importance of tourism value of attractive environments and in order to achieve healthy and productive society and sustain economic development, it is essential for planners to pay much attention to important environmental quality, control and monitoring to achieve sustainable landscapes these regions and help more for increasing the social welfare with the development of appropriate possibilities and improve hygiene for the families in such places.