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Valuing recreational ecosystem services: A case study for Sal (Shorea robusta) forests

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This study reveals the willingness to pay for enhancing recreational services in Sal forests, suggesting key implications for ecotourism policy.

Visitors show an average willingness to pay of 188.99 Bangladeshi Taka for improved recreational services, emphasizing the forests’ recreational value.
The Double Bounded Dichotomous Choice (DBDC) method effectively estimates WTP, with peak season entrance fees showing a 91% higher willingness to pay.
This research uses the Contingent Valuation Method alongside a probit regression model to analyze visitor data, enhancing understanding of recreational ecosystem services.
Findings underscore the need for informed ecotourism management policies to preserve the health and value of the Sal forests ecosystem.

Forhad et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This study reveals the willingness to pay for enhancing recreational services in Sal forests, suggesting key implications for ecotourism policy.