Integrating grounded theory and choice experiments:Unveiling policy logic and resident preferences in ecological governance of river basin
This study aims to align ecological preservation with the well-being of local communities by constructing an ecological governance policy system for river basin,which is designed to interweave top-down and bottom-up approaches,addressing both ecological imperatives and the needs of residents.The grounded theory was applied to analyze the policy logic of watershed ecological governance,and selective experimental methods was used to investigate the residents'preferences and willingness to pay for ecological governance in the Yarkant River Basin.The study reveals the following insights:1)The policy framework for ecological governance of river basin is a comprehensive policy system anchored in hydrological regulation,including a suite of interrelated policy elements such as biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration,land management,livelihood and agricultural development,and cultural protection and development.2)Residents have a defined preference hierarchy for ecological interventions within the river basin,with their expressed willingness to pay(WTP)arranged as follows:agricultural output(80.673 yuan),desertification management(50.117 yuan),habitat conservation(32.021 yuan),hydrological regulation(45.077 yuan),and culture and recreation(28.213 yuan).3)A discrepancy is observed between the policy framework's logic and the preferences of the residents,indicating that administrative focus may be limiting the potential for improved resident welfare.The research underscores the importance of reconciling public ecological requirements with individual resident needs as a pivotal strategy for the holistic governance of river basin ecosystems.
river basin ecological governancepolicy logicresidents'preferencegrounded theorychoice experiments
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