Participatory assessment of ecosystemic services provided by the Ramsar wetland of Moyúa, Ciudad Darío

Abstract

The study of eco-systemic services and especially those obtained from humidity, reverts great interest to be able to justify the importance of these sites for their economic, social and environmental value. The main objective of the study is to identify and assess ecosystem services provided by the Ramsar site to the inhabitants of that place. The method used is contingent valuation. The information was collected through focus groups, Checklist of ecosystem services and Likert Scale. The universe of study is equal to the sample. The results obtained are consistent with the hypothesis raised as the residents are aware of the value of the ecosystem services provided by the wetland. 100% of the residents who participated in this study, said they know the value of the ecosystem services provided by the Ramsar, which are being affected by climate change, being necessary to implement water, soil and forest conservation measures. It is considered necessary the active participation of the inhabitants, greater involvement of the City Hall of ciudad Darío, Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería y Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua-Managua, in order to achieve the conservation and restoration of ecosystem functions.