Naslov
Furthering Protected Area Tourism and Visitor Management and Planning Synthesis study of Croatian experiences with proposals for improving the framework

Autori
Carić Hrvoje

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Poglavlja u knjigama, znanstveni

Knjiga
The Routledge Handbook of Nature Based Tourism Development

Urednik/ci
Mandić, Ante ; Walia, Sandeep K.

Izdavač
Routledge

Grad
New York (NY)

Godina
2023

Raspon stranica
100-110

ISBN
9781003230748

Ključne riječi
Nature-based tourism, Protected area, Management effectiveness, Risk assessment, Spatial use

Sažetak
Nature is the key tourism attractor, which is why many transition and developing economies invest in visitor infrastructure. Sensitive areas are often particularly scenic and therefore most in demand. If they are located in a protected area (PA), such as a national park, they often become a "must visit", generating opportunities and pressure. With the income from entrance fees, the planning and management processes of PA are entering a new era of financial empowerment, physical development and the urgent need to monitor and anticipate pressures and risks. The strengths of most protected areas lie in their accumulated knowledge of conservation biology, biodiversity interpretation and visitor flow management (resolving ad hoc spatial-temporal issues). On the other hand, they often struggle with environmental risk assessments, spatial planning and use, and conservation monitoring that would link various topics and disciplines. It is clear that the above problems can only be resolved with more informed and integrative approaches in planning and management based on the continuous improvements grounded on data collection and processing. This paper discusses, with examples, an audit framework that enables more integrated, informed and effective management. It is argued that the PA’s Visitor Management Framework (VMF) should be developed around key management priorities: spatial and temporal distribution of visitors, visitor attitudes and activities, biodiversity monitoring, environmental risks, local and regional community aspects, and income generation.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Interdisciplinarne tehničke znanosti, Ekonomija

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