Environmental and social impacts of ecotourism around protected areas: A case study of ecotourism development around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda - Couverture souple

Sengalama, Tom

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3659231541 ISBN 13 : 9783659231544

Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This research was conducted to generate deeper understanding of how ecotourism development around protected areas influences community livelihood strategies and conservation. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used in the collection and analysis of data. Questionnaires were administered to both households in three selected parishes and 7 organisations that work in association with BINP. Group discussions were conducted among the communities who run the campground and community walk. Key informants were interviewed to gather in-depth information that could not be accessed through interviews and group discussions. The information gathered reveals that ecotourism has had both positive and negative impacts on both community livelihood strategies and conservation of BINP. The change in perceptions had been influenced by a combination of ecotourism opportunities, revenue sharing initiatives and promotion of income generating projects around the national park.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Mr. Sengalama is an environmental specialist with a wide experience in implementing environment and development projects. Promoting innovative approaches that seek to reconcile conservation with improved livelihoods is one of his keen interests. Ecotourism is one of such approaches.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 3659231541
• ISBN 13: 9783659231544
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 104