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<p>Our study estimated the economic contribution of eight ecosystem services of Wular Wetland in monetary terms. It also examined the tradeoffs and synergies in the perception of three stakeholder groups of fishers, experts, and visitors regarding 22 ecosystem services and their willingness to pay for conserving Wular Lake’s biodiversity. Using a mixed model approach, with qualitative and quantitative data from field and secondary sources, we found that Wular generated approximately 2519 crores in 2023. Provisioning services accounted for 87%. Primary goods like fish and water chestnut services together generate around 72 crores. The highest economic value is generated from hydel power (2080.10 Cr.). Among all 22 services, the highest difference in perceptions among stakeholder groups was found in culture and art (χ2 = 113.07), followed by education (χ2 = 106.07) and soil fertility (χ2 = 97.84). All three groups show synergy in the perception of services of tourism (χ2 = 0.93), flood prevention (χ2 = 1.73), and beauty (χ2 = 0.314). The overall WTP for conservation of biodiversity index reflected that experts (71%) had a higher WTP, followed by visitors (60%) than fishers (46%). Ecosystem services in Wular Lake can be strengthened by installing sewage treatment plants (STP). Impoundments near the river mouth can serve as conservation areas to rejuvenate the local <i>Schizothorax</i> species. Our study also advocates for responsible tourism and educationally aware and vigilant stakeholders to play a vital role in conserving the biodiversity of Wular Wetland. This requires an action-oriented activity plan and inclusive decisions to be implemented at local tiers for wider enforcement.</p>

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Ecosystem Services Values Assessment and Stakeholder Perceptions of Wular Wetland, India

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年7月1日

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  • Regu Atufa,
  • Pachampalayam Shanmugam Ananthan,
  • Kalidoss Radhakrishna,
  • Neha Wajahat Qureshi,
  • Shivaji Dadabhau Argade

摘要

Our study estimated the economic contribution of eight ecosystem services of Wular Wetland in monetary terms. It also examined the tradeoffs and synergies in the perception of three stakeholder groups of fishers, experts, and visitors regarding 22 ecosystem services and their willingness to pay for conserving Wular Lake’s biodiversity. Using a mixed model approach, with qualitative and quantitative data from field and secondary sources, we found that Wular generated approximately 2519 crores in 2023. Provisioning services accounted for 87%. Primary goods like fish and water chestnut services together generate around 72 crores. The highest economic value is generated from hydel power (2080.10 Cr.). Among all 22 services, the highest difference in perceptions among stakeholder groups was found in culture and art (χ2 = 113.07), followed by education (χ2 = 106.07) and soil fertility (χ2 = 97.84). All three groups show synergy in the perception of services of tourism (χ2 = 0.93), flood prevention (χ2 = 1.73), and beauty (χ2 = 0.314). The overall WTP for conservation of biodiversity index reflected that experts (71%) had a higher WTP, followed by visitors (60%) than fishers (46%). Ecosystem services in Wular Lake can be strengthened by installing sewage treatment plants (STP). Impoundments near the river mouth can serve as conservation areas to rejuvenate the local Schizothorax species. Our study also advocates for responsible tourism and educationally aware and vigilant stakeholders to play a vital role in conserving the biodiversity of Wular Wetland. This requires an action-oriented activity plan and inclusive decisions to be implemented at local tiers for wider enforcement.