Tourism and protected areas : benefits beyond boundaries / [edited by Robyn] Bushell and [Paul] Eagles.

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Contributor:

Bushell, Robyn.

Eagles, Paul F. J., 1949-

Conference Name:

World Parks Congress (5th : 2003 : Durban, South Africa)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ecotourism--Congresses.

Ecotourism.

Heritage tourism--Congresses.

Heritage tourism.

Protected areas--Congresses.

Protected areas.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (373 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wallingford ; Cambridge, MA : CABI Pub., c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Bringing together the diverse experiences of park agencies and managers, conservation NGO's and international agencies, this book examines the role of tourism in protected area management. Using case studies from around the world, it provides examples of successful partnerships between community, public and private sectors.

Contents:

Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Section 1: Tourism and Conservation in the 21st Century; Chapter 1 - Tourism and Protected Areas: Benefits Beyond Boundaries; Chapter 2 - Tourism as a Tool for Conservation and Support of Protected Areas: Setting the Agenda; Chapter 3 - Global Trends Affecting Tourism in Protected Areas; Chapter 4 - Key Principles and Directions for Tourism in Protected Areas: A Review of Existing Charters, Guidelines and Declarations; Section 2: Management Issues and Case Studies

Chapter 5 - Tourism, Indigenous and Local Communities and Protected Areas in Developing NationsChapter 6 - Joint Management: Aboriginal Involvement in Tourism in the Kakadu World Heritage Area; Chapter 7 - Tourism as a Tool for Community-based Conservation and Development; Chapter 8 - The World Heritage Tourism Programme: Lessons Learned; Chapter 9 - Trans-frontier Conservation Areas and Sustainable Nature-based Tourism; Chapter 10 - Sustainable Nature Tourism in Europe: An Overview of NGOs; Chapter 11 - Capacity-building for Ecotourism: Training Programmes for Managers of Protected Areas

Chapter 12 - The Role of Certification and Accreditation in Ensuring Tourism Contributes to ConservationSection 3: Economic Issues and Case Studies; Chapter 13 - Tourism-based Revenue Generation for Conservation; Chapter 14 - Economic Impacts of Parks on Surrounding Communities: Findings from New South Wales; Chapter 15 - Management Information Tools for Setting Visitor Fees; Chapter 16 - Conservation and Community Development: The Conservation Corporation Africa Model; Chapter 17 - Sabi Sabi: A Model for Effective Ecotourism, Conservation and Community Involvement

Chapter 18 - Financing Parks through Marketing: A Case Study of Ontario ParksChapter 19 - Concessions and Commercial Development: Experience in South African National Parks; Chapter 20 - Tourism on the Great Barrier Reef: A Partnership Approach; Section 4: Conclusion; Chapter 21 - Tourism, Protected Areas and the World Parks Congress: Fundamental Lessons, New Horizons and Promising Directions; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; I; K; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z

Notes:

Selected papers presented at the IUCN World Parks Congress, held in Durban, South Africa, September 2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-90809-2

9786610908097

1-84593-176-9

OCLC:

166253452