Tourism as a tool for conservation and support of protected areas: setting the agenda.

Indigenous involvement and benefits from tourism in protected areas: a study of Purnululu National Park and Warmun Community, Australia

“…The detailing of perceived separation in this study emphasises the need for park managers to implement strategies seeking to physically and spiritually reconnect local communities with their park environments. This is particularly important in the global context of promoting "benefits beyond boundaries" (Bushell & McCool, 2007).…”

Wildlife viewing in the mountain national parks of Canada: An experiential view.

“…Worldwide, parks and protected areas are being identified as major attractions for visitors, and the growing demand for wildlife tourism in these areas challenges the capacity o f management to meet this demand without affecting the values for which protected areas exist (Bushnell and McCool, 2007). Traditionally, managers o f protected areas with wildlife have focused their efforts toward managing the potential negative impacts o f visitor/wildlife interactions then toward the psychological determinants o f quality experiences (Hendee and Potter, 1971and Manning, 1986, cited in Hammitt, Dulin and Wells, 1993.…”

“…In addition to promoting economic activity, an important claim made by those who support wildlife viewing is that wildlife experiences can provide opportunities for visitors to develop a greater awareness o f wildlife and other nature-based conservation Higginbottom, 2004;Bushnell and McCool, 2007;Moscardo, 2008;. One o f the key concerns o f wildlife encounters is the detrimental effects the presence o f humans can have on wildlife .…”

“…Nature based tourism, and wildlife tourism in particular, is quickly growing as a focal point o f the tourism industry. In recent years, wildlife tourism has attracted interest from governments, the tourism industry and researchers Higginbottom, 2004;Bushnell and McCool, 2007;Manfredo, 2008). Parks and protected areas are attractive settings for the growing demand for tourism activities in natural environments (Eagles et al, 2002).…”

“…Parks and protected areas are attractive settings for the growing demand for tourism activities in natural environments (Eagles et al, 2002). Increasingly seen as an alternative source o f revenue, tourism can provide considerable benefits to protected areas and the communities adjacent to or within them (Bushnell and McCool, 2007).…”