The tropical nationalparks of Latin America and the Caribbean : present problems and future potential
Caribbean ; Latin America ; Natural park ; Nature conservation ; Tropical zone
In 1990 Latin America had 168 nationalparks compared to 48 in 1971. However, 18 parks receive no protection. Synopses of selected parks in Grenada, Virgin Islands, Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador and Venezuela. - (DWG)
Quantitative evaluation of direct transfer payments as well as the monetary effects from tourism in this nationalpark in the Unterengadin/Münstertal region in Grisons Canton. - (DWG)
Nature, home, and scenery : the official spatialities of Swedish nationalparks
Ideology ; Landscape ; Nature park ; Production of space ; Space ; Sweden
With the help of Lefebvre's writings on space, the A. argues that three interrelated spatialities constitute the abstract space of Swedish nationalparks : empty, organic, and optical space.
Congrès ; Géographie de l'Europe ; Norvège ; Parc national ; Parc naturel ; Protection de la nature ; Ressources naturelles ; XXIII Congrès International de Géographie
A nationalpark revisited. Assessing change in recreational use of Arthur's Pass NationalPark
Attendance ; Enquiry ; Form of transport ; Motivation ; Nature park ; New Zealand ; Period of stay ; Social change ; Tourism
Using a replicative format the paper documents the findings of two visitation studies undertaken in that park fifteen years apart. The findings suggest that, despite some strong elements of stability, there are indications of considerable change
in use patterns at this site. The data presented support the thesis that the park is undergoing a transition initially shaped by wider social and economic pressures and manifest by increasing use for commercial purposes and an intensification of use.