Physical and Ecological Carrying Capacity for Cave Tourism Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 986
Author(s):  
Onanong CHEABLAM ◽  
Jantira RATTANARAT
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Tourism Impacts ◽  
Ecological Carrying Capacity ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Community Area ◽  
Ecological Tourism ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Tourism Community

Cave tourism is a nature-based tourism which has recently gained its popularity in Thailand. Cave sare natural attractions which are extremely vulnerable, especially caves with limitations in both size and area. Thus, this study aims at studying and determining the maximum and suitable carrying capacity to support physical and ecological tourism in Ban Tham Sua tourism community area to avoid overtourism. The methodology used in this research was a survey on the tourist’s utilization, duration, number of tourists, and tourism impacts. Moreover, the impact assessment using 16 indicators presented by 5 geological experts for ecological carrying capacity of the cave areas were also conducted. This area-based study was conducted in 3 areas: Thep Nimit Cave, Nang Fa Cave, and Sua Noi Cave. The study found that the number of tourists in these three caves were below carrying capacitywhich had no or insignificant impact on natural resources. However, it was found that SuaNoi Cave was a huge destruction of the original resources. The study suggests that carrying capacity of cave tourism should be well planned and managed to prevent the environmental degradation.

scholarly journals Nature value: the evolution of this concept

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Sabrina Soares da Silva ◽  
Ricardo Pereira Reis ◽  
Patrícia Aparecida Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Economic Valuation ◽  
Human Action ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Environment Management ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
The Impact

More attention has been paid to environmental matters in recent years, mainly due to the current scenario of accentuated environmental degradation. The economic valuation of nature goods can contribute to the decision-making process in environment management, generating a more comprehensive informational base. This paper aims to present, in a historic perspective, the different concepts attributed to nature goods and were related to the current predominant perspectives of nature analyses. For this purpose, this paper presents the different concepts attributed to value since the pre-classical period, when nature were viewed as inert and passive providers of goods and services, this view legitimized nature's exploration without concern over the preservation and conservation of nature. The capacity of nature to absorb the impact of human action appears to be reaching its limit, considering the irreversibility, the irreproducibility and the possibility of collapse. The appropriate method for valuing natural resources is not known, but more important than the method is to respect and incorporate the particular characteristics of the nature goods into this process. These characteristics must be valuated in order to arrive at a more consistence approach to nature value and promote sustainability.

9. Natural resources, security, and conflicts

2020 ◽  
pp. 293-317
Author(s):  
Jean-Frédéric Morin ◽  
Amandine Orsini ◽  
Sikina Jinnah
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Environmental Security ◽  
Armed Conflicts ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Environmental Resources ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
State Security ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter discusses the relationship between the environment and security. The concept of ‘environmental security’ is omnipresent, but is nonetheless ambiguous and contested. What exactly needs to be secured, and what are the security threats? Is environmental security about state security, faced with the loss of natural resources? Or is it about protecting individuals and communities from environmental degradation and reduced access to key environmental resources? A first step in clarifying these questions is to disentangle two related but distinct causal arguments. In the relationship between environment and security, environmental degradation can be analysed either as a cause or as a consequence of security issues. A second step needed to clarify these debates is to adopt clear definitions. In the context of international relations, security has traditionally been understood in relation to the survival of the state, and the main threats to state security are armed conflicts. For the purpose of this chapter, conflicts are defined as any type of disagreement. The chapter also examines the impact of conflicts on the environment.

scholarly journals CARRYING CAPACITY ASSESSMENT OF CIBEUREUM WATERFALLTOURISMINGUNUNG GEDE PANGRANGO NATIONAL PARK

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-211
Author(s):  
Anindika Putri Lakspriyanti ◽  
Meti Ekayani ◽  
Arzyana Sunkar
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
National Park ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Correction Factors ◽  
Nature Tourism ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Ticket Prices ◽  
Management Alternatives ◽  
The Impact

Waterfall has long been a popular tourist attraction with increasing number of visitors. High visitation would increase the risk of environmental damage, especially if the location of the tourism object is in a protected area that is still intact and rich in resources. One strategy to reduce the impact of recreational and nature tourism activities is through carrying capacity (CC) analysis. This study aims to 1) analyze the CC visitors of Cibeureum Waterfall and 2) provide a CC-based waterfall tourism management strategy. The research was conducted in October 2018 in Cibeureum Waterfall, TNGGP of West Java. The CC was estimated using the Cifuentes (1992) approach to calculate physical (PCC), real (RCC), and effective (ECC) CCs, by considering various correction factors. Interviews were also conducted with 100 visitors of Cibeureum Waterfall. In addition, interviews were also conducted with 5 key informants from the management side. The results showed that the daily PCC value was 800, exceeding the RCC (173) and ECC (86) values, indicating overcrowding. On the contrary, on weekdays, the number of visitors is below the RCC. These results indicated potential disturbance in Cibeureum Waterfall and its environment during holidays. Carrying capacity-based management alternatives that were recommended include increasing ticket prices on holidays and implement early booking system. From the managerial aspect, it is recommended to involve the NP partners during holidays for in-kind contributions. Keywords: carrying capacity, waterfall tourism, national park

scholarly journals Impacts of Urbanization of Mountainous Areas on Resources and Environment: Based on Ecological Footprint Model

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Ding ◽  
Jian Peng
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Central City ◽  
Arable Land ◽  
Mountainous Area ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Ecological Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Impact

The rapid urbanization has exerted tremendous pressure on natural systems in mountains. As a measure of sustainable use of natural resources, ecological footprint is an important basis for judging whether the development of a country or region is within the biocapacity. Taking Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture as an example, this study comprehensively analyzes the impact of human activities on mountain resources and environment from the three aspects of urbanization, land use and ecological carrying capacity. The results show that Dali Prefecture with the urbanization rate of 33% is still in the accelerated stage of urbanization. The urban space presents the core-periphery feature, and the central city is the focus of human existence and living activities. The per capita ecological footprint is 1.14 hm2/person higher than the ecological carrying capacity, meaning Dali Prefecture is in an ecological deficit state. This indicates that there is an uncoordinated state between urbanization and environment. Arable land is the main source of per capita ecological footprint in the prefecture. However, the urban expansion overly occupies the arable land in the plain sub-region, leading the arable land to an ecological deficit state. In the future, the development of the mountainous area should focus on the protection of arable land and choose a new sustainable path.

ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT TRENDS IN MODERN ECONOMIC REALITIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-252
Author(s):  
Stoian SHUSHULKOV
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Natural Conditions ◽  
Conservation Areas ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Ecological Tourism ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. The current stage of globalization challenges is determined by the increasing importance of tourism and its impact on the world economy as well as on the national economies of countries. Tourism is explained by meeting the specific human needs associated with restoring health and improving productivity, and is provided not only by tourism companies but also by businesses in other industries. It is determined that tourism activity has a significant impact on natural resources, and eco-tourism is considered as a "trend" of the present, because it is associated with the formation of environmental consciousness, aimed at harmonization with nature and awareness of the need to preserve the environment. Therefore, integrated studies of the impact of tourism on the natural resources using and nature conservation must be considered in the light of the relationship between the environment, the economic complex and the population. The purpose of the publication is to determine the location, research trends and prospects for the development of eco-tourism. Results. The article explores the issues of the features and tendencies of the ecological tourism development. The analysis of tourism as an economic phenomenon and its influence on the region development is conducted. It has been proven that natural conditions and resources are a major part of the potential that determines tourism development opportunities. The definition of eco-tourism is presented and it is substantiated that this tourism is an integral component of sustainable development, leading to harmonization of ecological, socio-cultural and economic relations. The conditions of development of ecological tourism of the country and Odessa region and its prospects for growth are determined. Conclusions. The analysis of current trends indicates significant prospects for the growth and further development of eco-tourism. It can be predicted that the country can become one of the most attractive for the development of ecological tourism considering the significant tourist and recreational potential, the species biodiversity and the network components of nature conservation areas. Keywords: eco-tourism, natural conditions, sustainable development, nature conservation areas, recreational potential, ecosystem, nature reserve fund objects, natural complexes.

scholarly journals PERENCANAAN PENGEMBANGAN WISATA PANTAI BERBASIS POTENSI SUMBERDAYA ALAM DAN DAYA DUKUNG KAWASAN DI DESA SAWARNA, BANTEN (Coastal Tourism Development Based on Natural Resources and Carrying Capacity in Sawarna Village, Banten)

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaulina Silvitiani ◽  
Fredinan Yulianda ◽  
Vincentius P Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Coastal Tourism ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Ecological Carrying Capacity ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
The Village ◽  
Coast Region

ABSTRAKSebagian besar kawasan pesisir di Indonesia merupakan kawasan alami yang memiliki potensi wisata dan belum dikembangkan secara optimal, salah satunya ialah kawasan pesisir Desa Sawarna yang berada di Kecamatan Bayah. Kegiatan wisata di daerah ini telah lama berlangsung, dan Desa Sawarna memiliki kawasan pantai yang luas dan indah dengan batu-batu karang yang menjadi salah satu daya tarik wisata. Tempat ini juga menjadi tempat wisata selancar oleh turis-turis mancanegara namun dalam pengelolaan masih sebatas oleh masyarakat lokal dan aparat desa. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu menilai kesesuaian wisata pantai dan wisata selancar di Desa Sawarna, menilai daya dukung kawasan Desa Sawarna untuk menunjang kegiatan pengembangan wisata pantai dan selancar, kemudian menghasilkan arahan lokasi wisata pantai dan wisata selancar di Desa Sawarna. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis kesesuaian wisata pantai dan wisata selancar guna menentukan kawasan wisata, analisis daya dukung kawasan guna mengestimasi daya tampung wisatawan dalam suatu kawasan. Berdasarkan analisis kesesuaian potensi sumberdaya alam yang dapat digunakan menjadi kawasan wisata pantai adalah Pantai Legon Pari, Pantai Karang Bereum, Pantai Tanjung Layar, Pantai Ciantir, Pantai Goa Langir dan Pantai Pulo Manuk. Sedangkan kawasan yang berpotensi dikembangkan sebagai lokasi wisata selancar antara lain Pantai Legon Pari, Pantai Ciantir dan Pantai Pulo Manuk. Pantai ciantir memiliki estimasi daya dukung ekologis yang paling tinggi yaitu sebanyak 567 orang/hari. ABSTRACTMost coastal areas in Indonesia are natural areas that have tourism potential and not yet developed, one of which is the village Sawarna Coast region in Sub Bayah. Tourist activities in this area has long been underway, and the Village Sawarna have extensive coastal areas and beautiful with rocks that became one of the tourist attraction. The place is also a place of surfing by foreign tourists, but the management is still limited by the local community and village officials. The purpose of this study is assessing the suitability of coastal tourism and surfing in the village Sawarna, assessing the carrying capacity Sawarna Village area to support the development of coastal tourism and surfing, then generating leads beaches and tourist sites in the village Sawarna surfing. The method used is the analysis of the suitability of coastal tourism and surfing to determine the tourist area, the analysis of the carrying capacity of the region to estimate the capacity of tourists in an area. Based on the analysis of the suitability of potential natural resources can be used as coastal resorts are Legon Pari Beach, Karang Bereum Beach, Tanjung Layar Beach, Ciantir Beach, Goa Langir Beach and Pulo Manuk Beach. While the region has the potential to be developed as a tourist destination among others Coast surfing are Legon Pari Beach, Ciantir Beach, m Pulo Manuk Beach. Ciantir Beach has estimated the ecological carrying capacity of the highest of 567 people / day.

scholarly journals Analysis of Water Carrying Capacity for Regional Planning Development in Malang Regency

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-174
Author(s):  
Nadia Paramitha Kusumawardhani
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Regional Planning ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Water Based ◽  
Planning Development

The increase of population in Malang City has a significant effect on environmental degradation in the buffer zone, Malang Regency. This regency provides natural resources and collect the remnants of human activity from urban areas experiences a declining trend in environmental carrying capacity, thus it makes difficult to meet the needs of its own population. This research was aimed at analyzing the water carrying capacity as the capital base for development planning in Malang Regency. The research method uses the Supply-Demand approach, which means the calculation of the carrying capacity of water based on future needs and current conditions. The result showed that the carrying capacity of Malang Regency indicated this region experienced a water supply deficit of 0.95% per year.

Globalization, Poverty, Environmental Degradation and Economic Growth Nexus: Empirical Analysis of SAARC Regions

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adiqa Kiani ◽  
Ejaz Ullah ◽  
Khair Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
The Impact

The main objective of this study is to investigate the impact of poverty, globalization, and environmental degradation on economic growth in the selected SAARC countries. This study is employed panel Autoregressive Distributive Lag (ARDL) technique for empirical analysis using selected SAARC regions including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka over the period of 1980 to 2018. Globalization impacts economic growth positively and significantly.  In addition to this the significant negative relationship is found between population and economic growth. The results show that poverty is positively related with environmental degradation. Furthermore, the results indicate that globalization is positively and significantly associated with environmental degradation in the SAARC region. Finally, the results show that urbanization is positive and significantly associated with environmental degradation, which could be the serious concerns for the policy makers to control.

Green Beans Cultivation Using Mice Pets Control to Improve the Quality of Bintaro Fruit Extract

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Ajeng Embri Legawati ◽  
Nur Azizah ◽  
Achmad Ramadhan
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Green Beans ◽  
Fruit Extract ◽  
Bean Plants ◽  
Cultivation Technology ◽  
Environmental Balance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Chemical Pesticides

Green beans cultivation technology using mice pets control has been implemented in the Gluranploso village, Benjeng Gresik. The implementation of the technology performed for 2.5 months from August to October 2017. The purpose of the implementation is aimed to reduce the dependence of farmers on the use of chemical pesticides so that the farmers are aware of the negative impact of chemical pesticides. Assessing the impact of the utilization of Bintaro fruit and fruit extracts to explore ways of making Bintaro as a natural biopesticide to overcome rat attack on green bean plants in the Gluranploso village. Pest control mice can reduce the rate of loss of the crops more effectively and efficiently. Finally, with the use of those natural resources as a biopesticide material can also maintain the environmental balance

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