While there is a great deal of evidence in case studies demonstrating the diverse and
ambivalent perceptions that people have toward protected areas, we do not know how …

Ecotourism is a market-based conservation strategy which strengthens household
economies and improves attitude of people towards conservation efforts. India has …

As a new phenomenon, geotourism research is on the rise. Although South Africa has some
interesting geoheritage sites, not much has been done to investigate the potential …

The public is increasingly a critical stakeholder of national parks. It has become a
governance strategy in many countries to incorporate public participation into the …

Cycads play a central role in Lobedu cultural mythology, with widespread acknowledgment
of their cultural and spiritual values, as well as their instrumental use in rainmaking and …

Purpose This study was conducted to analyse the socio-ecological problems faced by the
Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary and understand its potential and challenges for developing …

This thesis argues that at high end ecotourism sites in southern Africa good relationships
with local communities are not merely a normative 'good thing', but are a likely prerequisite …

National park agencies in Africa often lack incentives to maximize revenue, despite the
decline in conservation subsidies from the State. We explore the potential of pricing policy to …

Tourism is a complex and transversal phenomenon of huge social-economic importance
that in the last few years has entered the phase of globalization and internationalisation …

The present study examines the role of community-based ecotourism in developing support
for wildlife conservation among local communities residing in and around Jim Corbett Tiger …