Research on Design and Management of Community-Based Ecotourism Model in Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve of Kazakhstan

Akbar, Imanaly; Abdreyeva, Sholpan; Artemyev, Alexandr; Тumazhanova, Markhaba; Orynbasarova, Gulnar

doi:10.4236/gep.2022.104003

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“…The strategic model for ecotourism in Benue National Park should be based on: effective governance (good management, transparency and participation of all stakeholders); involvement of agencies in the promotion and marketing of ecotourism activities in the region; and a fairly rigorous policy in the enforce-Open Journal of Forestry ment of tourism laws and regulations. This result is in line with Akbar et al (2022) who state that poor service quality, obsolete facilities and a shortage of qualified employees in tourism management are the main weaknesses. Another group of constraints to tourism development is the lack of tourism marketing and promotion agencies, lack of transparency, poor institutional arrangement and corruption, and the lack of preferential policies for the development of the tourism sector…”

Section: Strategies For Enhancing Ecotourism In the Benue National Parksupporting

confidence: 86%

Opinion of Stakeholders on the Management of Ecotourism in the Benue National Park of the North Region of Cameroon

Atchombou¹,

Shidiki²,

Tchamba³

et al. 2023

OJF

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Local communities living around protected areas stand high chance of benefiting from economic development and livelihood improvement through ecotourism if well planned. The objective of this study was to contribute to the understanding of stakeholders' opinions on the valorization of ecotourism in order to propose alternative sustainable strategies. The study used a research method based on purposive sampling. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 125 household heads and 10 stakeholders were also interviewed with a question guide. The results were inputted into a student statistical package (SPSS) version 16. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square was used to compare means. The results revealed that the test of dependence (Chi 2 ) between the variables showed a significant difference at (p < 0.05). 51.9% of the respondent in ZIC 5 said that ecotourism has increased employment while respondents in the other sectors (ZIC 1, 4 and 9) who make up 76% of the respondents said ecotourism-related jobs in the park are seasonal and not frequent. Regarding the dependence of local communities on the park's resources, 25% of ZIC 5 is highly dependent on the park, whereas, in the other sectors, only 18% are dependent on the park for their household income. This result is explained by the inaccessibility of local communities to the parks. The results of the impacts of ecotourism on the livelihoods of communities in localities reflect a general feeling of dissatisfaction with 88.8% of respondents manifesting their dissatisfaction with park authorities. Thus, 87.2% of respondents think that ecotourism does not bring significant economic benefits to the host communities. If ecotourism was planned, the benefits that accrue from activity could boost the economy of the area and support the conservation of the park, which so far remains

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Section: Strategies For Enhancing Ecotourism In the Benue National Parksupporting

confidence: 86%

Opinion of Stakeholders on the Management of Ecotourism in the Benue National Park of the North Region of Cameroon

Atchombou¹,

Shidiki²,

Tchamba³

et al. 2023

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“…(1) Species protection Species protection refers to taking effective measures to protect and manage the species in the nature reserve to prevent their extinction and loss, including protecting the habitat of species, preventing the invasion of species, protecting the reproduction and reproduction behavior of species, and ensuring the survival and reproduction of species [9][10]. Generally, species protection includes the following aspects:…”

Section: Basic Concept and Management Content Of Natural Reserve Envi...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Environmental Management System for Nature Reserves Integrating Virtual Simulation Technology

2023

NEP

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The nature reserve is an important facility to protect the natural ecosystem and biodiversity, and the environmental management of the nature reserve is very important, which can ensure the protection and maintenance of the ecosystem and biodiversity of the nature reserve. The environmental management of nature reserves needs to protect the natural ecosystem, prevent human activities from damaging the natural ecosystem, maintain biodiversity and protect species diversity and ecosystem diversity. In addition, strict protection measures need to be formulated and implemented to reduce the interference of human activities to the natural environment. In short, the environmental management of nature reserves is significant for the protection of natural ecosystems and biodiversity. Therefore, this paper would optimize and design the environmental management system of the reserve through virtual simulation technology. The model construction algorithm on the basis of virtual simulation technology was used to simulate the environmental management process of natural reserves. By establishing a virtual model, the impact of different human activities on the natural environment can be simulated in order to evaluate and optimize the environmental management plan. In addition, virtual simulation technology can also help managers conduct training and simulation exercises, and improve environmental management ability and decision-making level. Experiments showed that before the implementation of environmental management, the number of cattle, sheep and deer in the nature reserve was 2214, 1865 and 1374 respectively. After the implementation of environmental management, the number of cattle, sheep and deer in the nature reserve was 2645, 2113 and 1587 respectively. Obviously, after the implementation of environmental management, the number of animals in the nature reserve has been relatively good growth, and its natural resources and ecosystem have been well protected. The experimental results showed that the virtual simulation technology can be better applied in the environmental management of the nature reserve, effectively improve the environmental management efficiency of the nature reserve, and optimize the ecosystem in the nature reserve. This result pointed out a beneficial development direction for the environmental management of nature reserves and provided reliable technical support for environmental protection.

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“…Although, these activities could have been practiced, in a sustainable and harmonized manner that leads to natural resources benefits sharing and best management practices. The essence of management activities serves to improve the status of the wildlife resources and address the needs of people who utilize this resource to the benefit of all including the management of demographics and economic conditions changes [38]. Therefore, the management of Jebel-Eldair National Park could be directed towards the enhanced balance between man and nature where humans can conserve nature and gain its services such as energy sources, creation of jobs in rural areas, sustainable use of natural resources, improving and modernizing agricultural production [39] [40].…”

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Do Observations during Patrolling Trips Detect Changes in Wildlife Presence & Diversity in National Parks?

Koko,

Siddig,

Yasin

et al. 2023

OJE

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Globally, mountains encompass spectacular landscapes and a great diversity of species. However, Savannah's mountains in Sudan have been affected by the loss of diversity due to human activities and climate changes. Therefore, this study aims to assess changes in wildlife diversity in Jebel-Eldair Nation Park (JENP) based on only reports from patrolling activities, especially in the absence of regular wildlife monitoring programs. Reports of monthly wildlife observations during patrolling trips were used for the summer season in 2010 and 2018. Findings showed a moderate to high decline in the most important wildlife species (i.e. lion, wild dog, and crest porcupine). Six others are documented as rare species in reserve, including the civet, spotted hyena, striped hyena, jackal, seraval, and Siberian bird. Contrary and despite the diversity reduction, some species witnessed increases in their observation frequency, such as lesser kudu, caracal, monitor, and lunar bird. Moreover, human settlements, agricultural activities, and other anthropogenic factors were found to be the main drivers of biodiversity reduction in JENP. The study recommends adopting this method to detect changes in wildlife communities, especially in a situation of deficiency and lack of funding to conduct regular monitoring programs.

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Research on Design and Management of Community-Based Ecotourism Model in Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve of Kazakhstan

Cited by 6 publications

References 18 publications

Opinion of Stakeholders on the Management of Ecotourism in the Benue National Park of the North Region of Cameroon

Opinion of Stakeholders on the Management of Ecotourism in the Benue National Park of the North Region of Cameroon

Environmental Management System for Nature Reserves Integrating Virtual Simulation Technology

Do Observations during Patrolling Trips Detect Changes in Wildlife Presence & Diversity in National Parks?

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Research on Design and Management of Community-Based Ecotourism Model in Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve of Kazakhstan

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Opinion of Stakeholders on the Management of Ecotourism in the Benue National Park of the North Region of Cameroon

Opinion of Stakeholders on the Management of Ecotourism in the Benue National Park of the North Region of Cameroon

Environmental Management System for Nature Reserves Integrating Virtual Simulation Technology

Do Observations during Patrolling Trips Detect Changes in Wildlife Presence &amp; Diversity in National Parks?

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Do Observations during Patrolling Trips Detect Changes in Wildlife Presence & Diversity in National Parks?