Abstract
Invasive species have been recognized as a leading threat to biodiversity. In particular, lakes are especially affected by species invasions because they are closed systems sensitive to disruption. Accurately controlling the spread of invasive species requires solving a complex spatial-dynamic optimization problem. In this work we propose a novel framework for determining the optimal management strategy to maximize the value of a lake system net of damages from invasive species, including an endogenous diffusion mechanism for the spread of invasive species through boaters’ trips between lakes. The proposed method includes a combined global iterative process which determines the optimal number of trips to each lake in each season and the spatial-dynamic optimal boat ramp fee.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 199-213 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Letters in Spatial and Resource Sciences |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2019 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Demography
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Urban Studies
- Economics and Econometrics