Natural Area Tourism: Ecology, Impacts, and ManagementChannel View Publications, 2002 - 340 pages The book covers all facets of tourism in natural areas. The book is underpinned by a strong foundation of environmental understanding. It then describes the range of impacts, which occur when tourism takes place in the natural environment and illustrates how managers can plan, develop and appropriately manage tourism developments in natural areas. Finally, the book addresses ongoing management concerns such as monitoring environmental change and the need to introduce appropriate management strategies. |
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Page 23
... issues in management of natural area tourism . A number of key issues are addressed including the economic , social and environmental sustainability of natural area tourism , competitive threats to it , and marketing chal- lenges . Some ...
... issues in management of natural area tourism . A number of key issues are addressed including the economic , social and environmental sustainability of natural area tourism , competitive threats to it , and marketing chal- lenges . Some ...
Page 78
... issues . A good explanation of global nutrient cycles is contained in Furley and Newey ( 1983 ) . Further details on ... issues is contained in Whittaker ( 1998 ) . Particular issues concerning the problems faced by isolated and endemic ...
... issues . A good explanation of global nutrient cycles is contained in Furley and Newey ( 1983 ) . Further details on ... issues is contained in Whittaker ( 1998 ) . Particular issues concerning the problems faced by isolated and endemic ...
Page 170
... issue identification stage . Issues included the need for clear objectives for the area and a better understanding of the needs of visitors . Also of concern were problems with traffic . The next steps were selecting indicators and ...
... issue identification stage . Issues included the need for clear objectives for the area and a better understanding of the needs of visitors . Also of concern were problems with traffic . The next steps were selecting indicators and ...
Contents
Spectrum of recreation opportunities | 22 |
The Ecological Perspective | 24 |
xi | 65 |
Copyright | |
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Natural Area Tourism: Ecology, Impacts, and Management David Newsome,Susan A. Moore,Ross Kingston Dowling No preview available - 2002 |
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