Valoração dos serviços ambientais para a qualidade de vida da população : estudo de caso em um trecho da orla de fortaleza (Ceará, NE do Brasil).

Abstract

The search for improvements in health and body aesthetics, became increasingly common for people seeking to improve their quality of life through physical activity in parks. Among the strengths of this ideology can be listed, improved circulation, reduced risk of diabetes, heart problems and release of hormones related to growth. However, due to the housing boom, many public places that generate environmental services for the population, are becoming increasingly scarce in our city. The objectives of this study were to estimate the economic value of environmental services to the quality of life of the population through the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM), describe the socioeconomic profile of the regulars from the boardwalk Beira Mar, analyze the environmental perception of them. 187 questionnaires where one can perceive that they have an average monthly income of R$ 3,104.00, 59% are women, 57% are married, have been applied to this spot, 37% have university graduates, 69% of the visitors are from neighborhoods near the stretch analyzed. The average WTP of these was R $ 4.08. The payment vehicle used to capture this value was the energy bill. The value of the local option (related to future uses) was estimated R$ 1.328.704,99 per month into that account was also estimated, showing that the incorporation of this type of study can be meaningful to add economic value to goods and environmental resources