Island Tourism Carrying Capacity in the UNESCO Site Laurisilva of Madeira
The Laurisilva of Madeira is an important natural resource as well as a location for nature-based tourism and recreational activities. Despite UNESCO’s concerns and recommendations for assessing tourism capacity, the local population is perceived as overusing this resource; yet precisely how many to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Island Studies Journal
2021-11-01
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| Series: | Island Studies Journal |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.24043/isj.143 |
| Summary: | The Laurisilva of Madeira is an important natural resource as well as a location for nature-based tourism and recreational activities. Despite UNESCO’s concerns and recommendations for assessing tourism capacity, the local population is perceived as overusing this resource; yet precisely how many tourists visit its most popular areas remains unknown. Tourism carrying capacity (TCC) was assessed on two Rabaçal trails using a specific formulation relating physical aspects to environmental correction factors. Tourism carrying capacity was found to be below theoretical limits, and trail access was not restricted despite being a major concern in natural resource management. |
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| ISSN: | 1715-2593 |