Contribution of eco-tourism to nature conservation and improvement of livelihoods around Amani nature reserve, Tanzania
| Autor: | Alexander N. Songorwa, Rehema Abeli Shoo |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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Nature reserve
biology business.industry Geography Planning and Development Environmental resource management biology.organism_classification Livelihood Natural resource Participatory rural appraisal Tanzania Geography Ecotourism Tourism Leisure and Hospitality Management Revenue Rural area Socioeconomics business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Ecotourism. 12:75-89 |
| ISSN: | 1747-7638 1472-4049 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/14724049.2013.818679 |
| Popis: | Eco-tourism is acknowledged for playing a central role in conservation of natural resources and improvement of livelihoods especially in biodiversity-rich areas of developing countries. Theoretically, support for conservation from rural residents who live next to protected areas is maximised if they benefit economically. Using Amani Nature Reserve (ANR) in Tanzania, as a case study, this paper examines whether and to what extent eco-tourism improves local livelihoods and hence conservation. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, Participatory Rural Appraisal and interviews with key stakeholders. Findings indicate that, over Tanzanian Shillings (TAS) 12 million (≈ US$10,000; US$ 1 = TAS 1300 in November 2007) are generated by ANR annually as revenue from eco-tourism. About 20% of this is distributed equally to the 18 villages that surround the reserve. Despite an increase in revenues, there was discontent among residents regarding the percentage share and other benefits they receive from eco... |
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