SABIIA - Sistema Aberto e Integrado de Informação em Agricultura (Sabiia)

Clements, Hayley S; Percy FitzPatrick Institute, DST/NRF Centre of Excellence, University of Cape Town, South Africa; clementshayley@gmail.com; Cumming, Graeme S; Percy FitzPatrick Institute, DST/NRF Centre of Excellence, University of Cape Town, South Africa; ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University, Australia; gscumming@gmail.com; Kerley, Graham I. H.; Centre for African Conservation Ecology, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa; graham.kerley@nmmu.ac.za.

The proliferation of private land conservation areas (PLCAs) is placing increasing pressure on conservation authorities to effectively regulate their ecological management. Many PLCAs depend on tourism for income, and charismatic large mammal species are considered important for attracting international visitors. Broad-scale socioeconomic factors therefore have the potential to drive fine-scale ecological management, creating a systemic scale mismatch that can reduce long-term sustainability in cases where economic and conservation objectives are not perfectly aligned. We assessed the socioeconomic drivers and outcomes of large predator management on 71 PLCAs in South Africa. Owners of PLCAs that are stocking free-roaming large predators identified revenue...

Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports

Palavras-chave: Cheetah Acinonyx jubatus; Cross-scale interaction; Ecotourism; Financial objectives; Lion Panthera leo; Minimum area requirements; Predator management; Social-ecological.

Ano: 2016

State-Led Ecotourism Development and Nature Conservation: a Case Study of the Changbai Mountain Biosphere Reserve, China

Yuan, Jianqiong; Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; yuanjianqiong@163.com; Dai, Limin; Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; lmdai@126.com; Wang, Qingli; Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; lmdai@126.com.

Faced with fiscal constraints and enormous population pressures, 80% of Chinese nature reserves have employed ecotourism as a support and development strategy. Assessing the actual effects of ecotourism at a nature reserve that has a relatively long history of ecotourism development experience may be instructive for other reserves. Therefore, we take Changbai Mountain Biosphere Reserve (CMBR) in northeastern China as a case study, for it is one of the pioneers in embracing ecotourism in China. Personal interviews and informal group discussions were employed to understand local residents’ attitudes toward conservation. Factors affecting their attitudes were then analyzed using logistic regression. Results indicate that attitudes held by most...

Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports

Palavras-chave: Changbai Mountain Biosphere Reserve; Conservation; Ecotourism; Local support.

Ano: 2008

Adaptations of a Yucatec Maya Multiple-Use Ecological Management Strategy to Ecotourism

Martinez-Alier, Joan; Institut de Ciencia i Tecnologia Ambientals, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona; joan.martinez.alier@uab.es.

Over the last 40 years, the Yucatan Peninsula has experienced the implementation and promotion of development programs that have economically and ecologically shaped this region of Mexico. Nowadays, tourist development has become the principal catalyst of social, economic, and ecological changes in the region. All these programs, which are based on a specialization rationale, have historically clashed with traditional Yucatec Maya management of natural resources. Using participant observation, informal and semi-structured interviews, and life-history interviews, we carried out an assessment of a Yucatec Maya natural resources management system implemented by three indigenous communities located within a natural protected area. The assessment, intended as...

Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports

Palavras-chave: Ecotourism; Human appropriation; Mé Xico; Multiple use; Rural metabolism; Yucatec Maya.

Ano: 2008

The Conditions for Functional Mechanisms of Compensation and Reward for Environmental Services

Swallow, Brent M.; University of Alberta; brent.swallow@ualberta.ca; Leimona, Beria; World Agroforestry Centre; L.Beria@cgiar.org; Yatich, Thomas; World Agroforestry Centre; T.Yatich@cgiar.org; Velarde, Sandra J.; World Agroforestry Centre; sjvelarde@gmail.com.

Mechanisms of compensation and reward for environmental services (CRES) are becoming increasingly contemplated as means for managing human–environment interactions. Most of the functional mechanisms in the tropics have been developed within the last 15 years; many developing countries still have had little experience with functional mechanisms. We consider the conditions that foster the origin and implementation of functional mechanisms. Deductive and inductive approaches are combined. Eight hypotheses are derived from theories of institution and policy change. Five case studies, from Latin America, Africa, and Asia, are then reviewed according to a common framework. The results suggest the following to be important conditions for functional CRES...

Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports

Palavras-chave: Carbon sequestration; Ecosystem services; Ecotourism; Environmental services; Institutional change; Payments for environmental services; Watershed services.

Ano: 2010

Fish, fishers, seals and tourists: Economic consequences of creating a marine reserve in a multi-species, multi-activity context

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Boncoeur, Jean; Alban, Frederique; Guyader, Olivier; Thebaud, Olivier.

This paper investigates some economic consequences of creating a marine reserve on both fishing and ecotourism, when the range of controllability of fishing effort is limited and the impact of the reserve on ecosystem is considered. The issue is illustrated by the example of creating a no-take zone in part of a region where fishing is managed through a limited entry license system, and which is inhabited by two interacting stocks: a stock of prey (fish) and a stock of predators (seals). While the former is targeted by commercial fishing, the latter is not subject to harvest but is a potential basis for a commercial non-extractive activity (seal watching). Analysis is conducted with the help of a bioeconomic model combining the features of marine reserve...

Tipo: Text

Palavras-chave: Marine protected areas; Multispecies interactions; Ecotourism; Bioeconomic modeling.

Ano: 2002

URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00244/35506/34010.pdf

Nature-Based Tourism Elicits a Phenotypic Shift in the Coping Abilities of Fish

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Geffroy, Benjamin; Sadoul, Bastien; Bouchareb, Amine; Prigent, Sylvain; Bourdineaud, Jean-paul; Gonzalez-rey, Maria; Morais, Rosana N.; Mela, Maritana; Carvalho, Lucelia Nobre; Bessa, Eduardo.

Nature-based tourism is gaining extensive popularity, increasing the intensity and frequency of human-wildlife contacts. As a consequence, behavioral and physiological alterations were observed in most exposed animals. However, while the majority of these studies investigated the effects of punctual exposure to tourists, the consequences of constant exposition to humans in the wild remains overlooked. This is an important gap considering the exponential interest for recreational outdoor activities. To infer long-term effects of intensive tourism, we capitalized on Odontostilbe pequira, a short-lived sedentary Tetra fish who spends its life close to humans, on which it feeds on dead skin. Hence, those fish are constantly exposed to tourists throughout their...

Tipo: Text

Palavras-chave: Coping style; Ecotourism; Conservation; Behavior; Gene expression; Cortisol; Neurogenesis; Fish.

Ano: 2018

URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00423/53470/54366.pdf

The Influence of Public Attitudes on Policies for Conserving Reptiles

Tisdell, Clement A..

General factors are outlined that may influence the support of members of the public for the conservation of different species of reptiles. Survey results are then summarised of the variations in the likeability of different species of reptiles as well as whether or not their survival is supported by those surveyed. The relationship between these two factors is outlined and its consequences for the survival of reptile species compared to birds and mammals is specified, assuming a decision situation like that depicted by the Noah’s Ark problem. Furthermore, the extent to which the results support the similarity principle are considered. A substantial dichotomy in the likeability of different reptile species is observed: turtle species tend to be liked much...

Conservation and Economic Benefits of Wildlife-based Marine Tourism: Sea Turtles and Whales as Case Studies

Palavras-chave: Attitudes to survival of species; Biodiversity conservation; Conservation policies; Crocodiles; Dichotomy in the likeability of reptiles; Ecotourism; Phylogenetic similarity principle; Reptiles; Snakes; Turtles.; Environmental Economics and Policy; Institutional and Behavioral Economics; Q2; Q57.

Ano: 2010

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/92771

Wilson, Clevo; Tisdell, Clement A..

Tourism development can have positive and/or negative impacts on wildlife. However, if tourism is developed in accordance with the basic tenets of wildlife tourism such an activity can be sustainable and can aid the conservation of species. Based on two case studies in Queensland, Australia, this article outlines the various economic and conservation benefits arising from wildlife-based tourism. Some of the benefits are direct, such as tangible economic benefits, others are less tangible, such as increased visitors’ willingness to pay in principle for the conservation of species. Wildlife-based tourism is shown to foster political support for the conservation of species utilized for such tourism by various mechanisms. Non-consumptive uses of wildlife are...

A Study of the Impact of Ecotourism on Environmental Education and Conservation: The case of Turtle Watching at an Australian Site

Palavras-chave: Ecotourism; Sea turtles; Whales; Economic and conservation benefits; Environmental Economics and Policy.

Ano: 2002

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48734

The importance of environmental education as a component of ecotourism is highlighted. The extent of environmental education and its impact on attitudes to conservation of sea turtles and actions by ecotourists to support such conservation as a result of their visits to Mon Repos Conservation Park (Queensland), an important marine turtle rookery, is examined. To do this, results from 519 usable survey forms completed by ecotourists are analysed. It is found that a considerable amount of environmental education is obtained by visitors and that this has positive and statistically significant impacts on their desire to protect sea turtles and their intended actions to do so. The importance of the interaction of tourists with wildlife as a contributor to...

CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION, PROTECTED GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND EXTENSIVE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN SERBIA

Palavras-chave: Ecotourism; Environmental education; Sea turtles; Sustainable tourism; Wildlife conservation; Environmental Economics and Policy.

Ano: 2000

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48365

Stojanovic, Zaklina; Manic, Emilija.

The concept of Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development (SARD) is based on resources effective usage that brings strengthen social cohesion of rural regions. Sustainable agro systems take care of natural resources conservation, as well as of economic and social aspects of rural economy. In order to advance complementary activities, agricultural sector has been often seen as the base for local economical diversification of capacities. The connections between agriculture, nature and tourism are especially important. The EU countries insist on this kind of connections which is the integral part of financial support of common funds, while the candidate countries are using the IPA assistance for rural development programs. Program of cross - border...

Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation

Palavras-chave: Multifunctional; Extensive agriculture; SARD; Cross-border cooperation; Rural tourism; Ecotourism; Serbia; Agribusiness; Community/Rural/Urban Development; Environmental Economics and Policy.

Ano: 2009

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/57485

Ecotourism as a Means of Conserving Wetlands

Pemberton, Carlisle A.; Mader-Charles, Kathleen.

The Nariva Swamp on the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean is being degraded due to increasing human activity. However, its conservation is desirable, as it is an internationally recognized wetland. The study examined an ecotourism project, with an emphasis on community participation, as a conservation approach to the Swamp, via benefit-cost analysis, where the benefits of conservation were measured by contingent valuation. Contingent valuation showed that the residents of Trinidad were willing to pay an average of $56 for conserving the Swamp. The analysis also showed that ecotourism represents an economically feasible use of ecologically fragile resources of this wetland.

Tipo: Journal Article

Palavras-chave: Benefit-cost analysis; Contingent valuation of wetlands; Ecotourism; Q26; Q51; Q57; R14.

Ano: 2005

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/43521

Developing Ecotourism for the Survival of Sea Turtles

Discusses generally why humans should bother to conserve sea turtles. In doing so, it considers both economic and non-economic reasons and outlines threats to the existence of sea turtles and ways in which tourism may either contribute to the conservation or decline of their populations. Turtle-based ecotourism at Mon Repos in southern Queensland is described. As a result of a survey conducted by the authors, it is shown that turtle-based ecotourism at Mon Repos has positive social (indirect) consequences for the conservation of sea turtles. Furthermore, it is argued that ecotourism operations at Mon Repos have positive direct impacts on the sustainability of populations of sea turtles. However, using a simple model, it is demonstrated that this impact is...

EVALUATING NATURE-BASED TOURISM USING THE NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PARADIGM

Palavras-chave: Biodiversity; Economics; Ecotourism; Sea Turtles; Sustainable Tourism; Wildlife Conservation.; Environmental Economics and Policy.

Ano: 2000

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48008

Luzar, E. Jane; Diagne, Assane; Gan, Christopher E.C.; Henning, Brenda R..

Nature-based tourism (NBT), alternatively known as ecotourism, is a rapidly expanding area in the tourism travel sector. States such as Louisiana with a well established urban-based tourism industry may have expansion opportunities through development of complementary nature-based tourism. This study analyzes the decision to participate in NBT among Louisiana tourists.

Tipo: Journal Article

Palavras-chave: Nature tourism; Ecotourism; NEP; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy.

Ano: 1995

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/15279

A Case Study of an NGOs Ecotourism Efforts: Findings Based on a Survey of Visitors to its Tropical Nature Reserve

Tisdell, Clement A..

This article outlines the efforts of a small NGO, the Mareeba Wetland Foundation, to conserve nature and conduct tourism at its Mareeba Tropical Savanna Wetland Reserve in northern Queensland. It provides background about the establishment of the reserve and its nature and draws on the results from a survey of visitors to this reserve. It provides a socio-economic profile of visitors, their frequency of visits to it and their knowledge of it prior to visiting. This knowledge is found, on the whole, to be poor. The way in which visitors decided to visit the reserve is also considered as are indicators of the economic surplus obtained from visits. Because for most visitors their visit was an experiential good, doubts are raised about the traditional method...

AVALIAÇÃO DO SISTEMA TURÍSTICO NO ESTADO DE MATO GROSSO DO SUL: REGIÃO DOS LAGOS

Palavras-chave: Conservation NGOs; Consumers’ surplus; Ecotourism; Experiential goods; Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetland Reserve; Mareeba Wetlands Foundation; National parks; Public economics; Environmental Economics and Policy; Public Economics; Q2; Q5; L83; H30.

Ano: 2010

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/93403

Mariani, Milton Pasquoto; Correa, Cynthia Candida; Satolani, Monica Ferreira; Veloso, Aline de Freitas.

O turismo é um dos maiores segmentos da economia mundial, com considerável potencial de geração de emprego e renda. O Brasil é repleto de atrativos turísticos e potencialidades prontos para serem explorado de modo racional. Uma dessas potencialidades é o estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, que vem se destacando por seu significativo potencial turístico, sobretudo, no segmento do ecoturismo, dada à exuberância de suas riquezas naturais. Esse estudo teve como objetivo descrever o potencial turístico da Região dos Lados do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, priorizando as cidades de Aparecida do Taboado, Três Lagoas e Bataguassu, municípios com potencialidades turísticas dessa região. Pretende-se, assim, contribuir para o aumento da competitividade e sustentabilidade do...

Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation

Palavras-chave: Turismo no espaço rural; Ecoturismo; Sistema turístico; Ourism in the rural space; Ecotourism; Cientific methods; Community/Rural/Urban Development.

Ano: 2008

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/108927

Wildlife-based Tourism and Increased Tourist Support for Nature Conservation Financially and Otherwise: Evidence from Sea Turtle Ecotourism at Mon Repos

Arguments of most conservationists supporting ecotourism have been based upon the views that it is environmentally friendly as a resource-use and that receipts from it can counter demands to use the natural resources involved for more extractive economic purposes. But wildlife-based ecotourism can also have positive impacts in itself on the willingness of tourists to pay for wildlife conservation, strengthen the pro-conservation attitudes of tourists and foster personal actions by them which contribute to wildlife conservation. These aspects are explored in this article on the basis of a survey of tourists visiting Mon Repos Beach near Bundaberg, Queensland for the purpose of watching marine turtles. The results enable several of the conservation...

GESTÃO MERCADOLÓGICA ESTRATÉGICA DO ECOTURISMO EM RPPNS: RIO SUCURI – BONITO-MS

Palavras-chave: Tourism; Conservation; Sea Turtles; Ecotourism; Environmental Economics and Policy.

Ano: 2000

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48364

Souza, Helaine Aparecida Silva; Oliveira, Neimar Bezerra De; Machado, Esmael Almeida; Bacarji, Alencar Garcia; Almeida, Lauro Brito De.

A região de Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, é mundialmente conhecida em função do ecoturismo. Dentre seus principais atrativos se destaca o Rio Sucuri, localizado na Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural – RPPN – São Geraldo. A presente pesquisa, realizada nesta RPPN, analisou o perfil socioeconômico e a satisfação dos turistas quanto ao passeio de flutuação no Rio Sucuri. A metodologia utilizada possui caráter teórico e empírico, desenvolvida na forma de um estudo exploratório, com pesquisas bibliográficas, de campo e entrevistas. Os resultados e discussões apresentam as características básicas dos fluxos de visitação e do perfil dos visitantes, bem como propostas para incrementar a gestão mercadológica estratégica e ambiental do atrativo. As conclusões...

Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation

Palavras-chave: Ecoturismo; Unidade de Conservação; Estratégia; Turismo sustentável; Serra da Bodoquena; Ecotourism; Unit of Conservation; Strategy; Sustainable Tourism; Serra da Bodoquena; Environmental Economics and Policy.

Ano: 2008

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/109979

Ecotourism/Wildlife based Tourism as Contributor to Nature Conservation with Reference to Vanni, Sri Lanka

Tisdell, Clement A..

After discussing definitions of ecotourism, outlines possible economic and conservational benefits from developing ecotourism or wildlife-based tourism. Identifies possible economic benefits for local communities but also outlines possible economic costs to such communities. Observations are made on the potential of developing ecotourism in the Giant’s Tank/Mannar area. A sufficient market does not always exist for wildlife-based tourism to make it economically viable. Therefore, market analysis should be undertaken before promoting the development of wildlife-based tourism in a locality. A checklist is provided to give some guidance in market appraisal. It is observed that even non-consumptive wildlife-based tourism can have adverse environmental...

Does Ecotourism Contribute to Sea Turtle Conservation? Is the Flagship Status of Turtles Advantageous?

Palavras-chave: Economics; Ecotourism; Local communities; Nature conservation; Sri Lanka; Wildlife-based tourism.; Environmental Economics and Policy.

Ano: 2003

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/48956

There is little doubt that marine turtles are a flagship species for wildlife tourism. In some cases, this has turned out to be liability for sea turtle conservation, but in other cases, where for example turtle-based ecotourism has been developed, it has made a positive contribution to turtle conservation. Examples of both cases are given. Particular attention is given to the development of turtle-based ecotourism at Mon Repos Beach near Bundaberg, Australia. This development is set in its historical context and its contribution to conservation is discussed. Headstart projects for sea turtles in Sri Lanka are a tourist attraction. While they are promoted as having positive conservation consequences and a survey indicates that visitors are on the...