Journal article
The contemporary conservation reserve visitor phenomenon!
Biodiversity and Conservation, Vol.27(2), pp.521-529
2018
Abstract
Visitors place a complex array of demands on conservation reserves, including provisions for recreation. Rising recreation demand includes a new suite of activities ranging from adventure racing, music events, and motorised activities to extreme sports. Policy implications raise questions anew: what is the fundamental purpose of conservation reserves—nature conservation or recreation or both, and where should the emphasis lie? There is a risk that the current and future emphasis appears to be on increased commercialisation, marketing of conservation reserves as music and/or sporting event venues, places where personal physical challenges can be undertaken alongside a mentality that celebrates human achievement rather than the appreciation of nature! Such a trend may de-emphasise visitor perceptions of conservation reserves as tools for nature conservation. The reported trend in recreational activity requires debate, policy direction and target areas need protected area management effectiveness evaluation to assess conservation implications.
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- Title
- The contemporary conservation reserve visitor phenomenon!
- Authors/Creators
- D. Newsome (Author/Creator)M. Hughes (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Biodiversity and Conservation, Vol.27(2), pp.521-529
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Identifiers
- 991005541775407891
- Copyright
- © 2017 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Citation topics
- 6 Social Sciences
- 6.223 Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
- 6.223.2522 Geotourism & Geoheritage
- Web Of Science research areas
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Ecology
- Environmental Sciences
- ESI research areas
- Environment/Ecology