Ecotourism and biodiversity conservation / Suresh C. Rai.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rai, Suresh Chand, 1958-

Series:

Economic issues, problems and perspectives series.

Tourism and hospitality development and management

Economic issues, problems and perspectives

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biodiversity conservation.

Ecotourism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (158 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Tourism is the most important non-farm activity in the mountainous region. In mountain belts the aesthetic value of the land is by itself one of the critical assets for the otherwise impoverished communities. The growth of population and the increasing demand at the individual level of various non-farm items have expanded the demand of goods beyond the traditional technological practices of mountain community and their cultural sensitivities. These initiatives of the government have only mirrored Western models of tourism development rather than developing appropriate, need-based strategies for harnessing the economic potential. This new book examines ecotourism and biodiversity conservation.

Contents:

Introduction

Biodiversity status and significance

Growth and impact of tourism

Economic valuation

Participatory ecotourism planning and biodiversity.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [111]-123) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-62808-609-2

OCLC:

923669038