The Economic Benefits to Visitors of an Interpretive Facility.

Cable, Ted T.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Economic Benefits to Visitors of an Interpretive Facility.

Cable, Ted T.; And Others

Journal of Environmental Education, v15 n4 p32-37 Sum 1984

Uses a travel cost method to quantify benefits received by visitors to Petawawa National Forestry Institute's public awareness facilities. Analysis of data from 697 visitors provided a basis for calculating benefits, which are reported in monetary terms. These benefits ranged from $2.89 to $6.64 in value (United States) per visit. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities, Environmental Education, Environmental Interpretation, Evaluation Methods, Models, Parks, Program Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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