Valoración de los servicios ecosistémicos de la Playa Bajo Alto ubicada en el cantón El Guabo, provincia de El Oro

Abstract

This research work on ecosystem services, is aimed at highlighting the importance of the conservation of natural resources, especially those provided by the Bajo Beach, located in the Province of El Oro, Canton El Guabo, for which environmental aspects are described such as water, air and soil, as well as the environmental provision, regulation and cultural services that are in the area. To achieve the objective of describing the ecosystem services provided by the Bajo Alto beach by applying the contingent valuation methodology to propose a strategy for resource conservation. Through a qualitative methodology and a descriptive bibliographic research design, using research instruments such as the Environmental Management Plan, obtaining results that the main resource to protect is the mangrove for its erosion protection functions, inhabit biodiversity and Tourist fountain for its characteristics in the beach landscape.