Resource development alternatives: An evaluation strategy

Abstract

This study makes use of factors known to influence the expected worth of non-measurable values associated with amenities and wilderness recreation to provide guidance for choosing between preservation and development of a site. An area in British Columbia with commercially valuable timber potential, and unique and important aesthetic and wilderness qualities is used to illustrate the problems and method. The approach should provide a reasonable degree of discrimination of choice over a wide range of such resource use conflicts and offers a basis for meaningful environmental impact assessment.