Residential Environment Induced Preference Heterogeneity for River Ecosystem Service Improvements: A Comparison between Urban and Rural Households in the Wei River Basin, China
Table 5
Summary of ecological perceptions ().
Ecological indicator
Definition
Mean
Std. Dev.
Water quantity & quality
Water quantity and quality in the river basin
1.93
1.66
Agricultural & industrial water
Water resources that support agricultural and industrial production
3.30
2.16
Soil erosion controlling
Preventing bare soil from being washed away
3.85
2.29
Vegetation restoration
Increasing forest, grassland, bush, and so on
4.32
1.89
Habitat
Providing suitable living space for wildlife animals
6.16
1.79
Breeding and migration
Providing places for animals to breed and migrate
6.61
1.73
Wildlife species
Increasing species of healthy wildlife animals
6.20
1.82
Enjoying the scenery
Increasing special landscapes of scenic appeal
6.08
2.27
Recreation
Providing places for ecotravelling, fishing, and outdoor activities
