Model birdwatching

Answers observers associated with the variable

Prognostic

Dependent variable

WTP

Nat. - Int.

The project objective is to reduce to zero the net loss of wetlands and Chinampas as winter habitat for migratory birds in the Mexican portion of the route of the Centre. If asked, what would be the maximum amount of money you are willing to be paid as a contribution to achieving the conservation of wetlands and Chinampas, how much would you pay? “X” US dollars a year?

Independent Variable

Group: Socio-Economic

EducationØ

Nat.

Educational level:

+

1 = Highschool, 2 = Graduate, 3 = Post graduate.

Age¥

Nat. - Int.

Number of years.

+, −

Gender

Nat. - Int.

1 = Man and 0 = Woman.

+, −

IncomeØ

Nat. - Int.

The range where their income.

+

31 ranges are available and ranges from lowest to highest value.

Group: Birdwatching

Members¥

Nat.

How many members of you family are birdwatchers too?

+, −

EquipmentØ

Nat. - Int.

Which of the following bundles best describe the gear you use for birdwatching?

+

Range of five categories, from lowest to highest quality team.

Belongs

Nat.

Do you belong to any environmental organization (birdwatching)?

YES = 1, NO = 0.

State

Int.

Have you ever gone birdwatching outside your state?

+

YES = 1, NO = 0.

Time¥

Int.

Approximate time in minutes in a birding.

+

Group: Payment Aspect and of the Place

Posture¥

Nat. - Int.

Posture or payment amount birder face to make your decision.

-

There are 16 (national) and 19 (international) amounts ranging from low to high value. The amount offered to the observer is done randomly.

Rest

Nat.

Do you agree with the following statement? “The preservation/conservation of these resting places strongly determinates the survival of many migrating shorebird species, hence the amount of this birds to be watched”.

+

YES = 1, NO = 0.

In your opinion: the programs for the conservation/preservation of wetland areas along the Central Flyway (Xochimilco), as a resting place for migrating shorebird species, should be financed and handled with:

+, −

Financed

Nat. - Int.

1 = A mutual fund cooperation between governments of Canada, Mexico and US. 0 = Mexican government funds independently.

Xochimilco

Nat.

Have you ever gone birding at Xochimilco (Mexico)?

+

YES = 1, NO = 0.

Payment

Nat. - Int.

In your opinion, what would be the best payment method?

+, −

1 = Charge to your credit card or online payment, 0 = Other no electronically.

Residence

Int.

Location.

+, −

Canada = 1, United States = 0.