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Linking Urban Forests and Tourism: Aesthetic Appeal and Economic Values (07-DG-11420004-030)

Grant Number
07-DG-11420004-030

This project investigated how urban forests influence tourists' perception of scenic beauty and enhancement of city image as well as estimated the economic value of tourism attributed to urban forests and tree-related festivals and the extent which urban forests contribute to visitors' tourism experience.

Contact
Deng, J.
jinyang.deng@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-2941 ext:2426
Organization
West Virginia University-Forestry
325 Percival Hall
Morgantown, WV 26506
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Total Project Cost
$ 238,842
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Federal Share
$ 119,245
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Grantee Share
$ 119,597
Year of Award
2007
Grant Categories
Research & Technology Development
Keywords
Public perception
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