Socio-ecological and economic aspects of the ecological tourism development in the Ukrainian Carpathians
The role of tourism in the socio-economic development of the country is analyzed. The features of ecological tourism and its role in the economy of the region are determined. The characteristic of the state and problems of the development of eco-tourism in the NPP Skole Beskyds, as well as the direc...
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| author | Lyudmyla Maksymiv Tetyana Harmatiy Marianа Bets |
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| description | The role of tourism in the socio-economic development of the country is analyzed. The features of ecological tourism and its role in the economy of the region are determined. The characteristic of the state and problems of the development of eco-tourism in the NPP Skole Beskyds, as well as the direction for the development of ecotourism are presented. Ecotourism is considered as an integral part of sustainable tourism. The interconnection of ecological tourism with the Sustainable Development Goals set out in Agenda - 2030 is determined.
Using the questionnaire developed by the authors, a stakeholders’ survey was conducted regarding their willingness to support financially the ecological tourism development on the territory of the National Nature Park Skole Beskyds. It was found that a significant part of the respondents surveyed is ready to donate a certain part of their personal income to the development of nature conservation areas, as well as to participate as volunteers in various environmental campaigns. Using the SWOT analysis, strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the development of ecological tourism are identified. On its basis, the proposals were developed regarding the prospects for the ecological tourism development on a sustainable basis in the Ukrainian Carpathians.
According to the results of the survey, half of the respondents expressed their willingness to participate voluntarily in the improvement of eco-routes (49%), and 27% to do it for a certain fee. A quarter of respondents (24%) are not ready to participate in the improvement of ecological routes in the park. A total of 80 people were interviewed. An in-depth analysis of the responses of respondents who are not ready to allocate funds for the improvement of ecological routes in the park showed that more then one third of respondents of this category are not ready to participate in improving ecological routes in the national nature park (36%), a nearly one third of them (30%) are willing to volunteer and a third (34%) - on terms of payment.
The limitation of economic activity on the territory of the NNP is associated with certain economic and social losses, a decrease in the level of well-being of the local population. All this is a consequence of the performance of the parks as a kind of “environmental donors”. In this regard, it is important to develop an organizational and economic mechanism to compensate the donor regions (some sectors of the economy, the local population) for the increased costs associated with the provision of environmental services in order to protect the environment.
It is advisable to direct the activities of the Skole Beskyds National Nature Park to the establishment of ecological tourism in the nearby settlements that are part of the park’s area of activity. To do this, it is worth developing proposals for the development of ecotourism in the Skole district and determining the direction of the park's administration in this area, conducting appropriate training for residents of the district who want to be engaged in ecological tourism; conclude agreements with private owners and travel agencies specializing in ecotourism on the territory of NNP; publish promotional materials to support eco-tourism in the region. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6419e7c69d004060b6542674ec97ef592022-12-22T03:08:25ZengUkrainian National Forestry UniversityНаукові праці Лісівничої академії наук України1991-606X2616-50152020-06-012014916110.15421/412014536Socio-ecological and economic aspects of the ecological tourism development in the Ukrainian CarpathiansLyudmyla Maksymiv 0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5003-0249Tetyana Harmatiy 1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5373-5682Marianа Bets 2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4413-3705Ukraine Ukraine Ukraine The role of tourism in the socio-economic development of the country is analyzed. The features of ecological tourism and its role in the economy of the region are determined. The characteristic of the state and problems of the development of eco-tourism in the NPP Skole Beskyds, as well as the direction for the development of ecotourism are presented. Ecotourism is considered as an integral part of sustainable tourism. The interconnection of ecological tourism with the Sustainable Development Goals set out in Agenda - 2030 is determined. Using the questionnaire developed by the authors, a stakeholders’ survey was conducted regarding their willingness to support financially the ecological tourism development on the territory of the National Nature Park Skole Beskyds. It was found that a significant part of the respondents surveyed is ready to donate a certain part of their personal income to the development of nature conservation areas, as well as to participate as volunteers in various environmental campaigns. Using the SWOT analysis, strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the development of ecological tourism are identified. On its basis, the proposals were developed regarding the prospects for the ecological tourism development on a sustainable basis in the Ukrainian Carpathians. According to the results of the survey, half of the respondents expressed their willingness to participate voluntarily in the improvement of eco-routes (49%), and 27% to do it for a certain fee. A quarter of respondents (24%) are not ready to participate in the improvement of ecological routes in the park. A total of 80 people were interviewed. An in-depth analysis of the responses of respondents who are not ready to allocate funds for the improvement of ecological routes in the park showed that more then one third of respondents of this category are not ready to participate in improving ecological routes in the national nature park (36%), a nearly one third of them (30%) are willing to volunteer and a third (34%) - on terms of payment. The limitation of economic activity on the territory of the NNP is associated with certain economic and social losses, a decrease in the level of well-being of the local population. All this is a consequence of the performance of the parks as a kind of “environmental donors”. In this regard, it is important to develop an organizational and economic mechanism to compensate the donor regions (some sectors of the economy, the local population) for the increased costs associated with the provision of environmental services in order to protect the environment. It is advisable to direct the activities of the Skole Beskyds National Nature Park to the establishment of ecological tourism in the nearby settlements that are part of the park’s area of activity. To do this, it is worth developing proposals for the development of ecotourism in the Skole district and determining the direction of the park's administration in this area, conducting appropriate training for residents of the district who want to be engaged in ecological tourism; conclude agreements with private owners and travel agencies specializing in ecotourism on the territory of NNP; publish promotional materials to support eco-tourism in the region.national nature parkwillingness to payswot-analysisfinancing of conservation areastourism industrysustainable tourismwell-being |
| spellingShingle | Lyudmyla Maksymiv Tetyana Harmatiy Marianа Bets Socio-ecological and economic aspects of the ecological tourism development in the Ukrainian Carpathians Наукові праці Лісівничої академії наук України national nature park willingness to pay swot-analysis financing of conservation areas tourism industry sustainable tourism well-being |
| title | Socio-ecological and economic aspects of the ecological tourism development in the Ukrainian Carpathians |
| title_full | Socio-ecological and economic aspects of the ecological tourism development in the Ukrainian Carpathians |
| title_fullStr | Socio-ecological and economic aspects of the ecological tourism development in the Ukrainian Carpathians |
| title_full_unstemmed | Socio-ecological and economic aspects of the ecological tourism development in the Ukrainian Carpathians |
| title_short | Socio-ecological and economic aspects of the ecological tourism development in the Ukrainian Carpathians |
| title_sort | socio ecological and economic aspects of the ecological tourism development in the ukrainian carpathians |
| topic | national nature park willingness to pay swot-analysis financing of conservation areas tourism industry sustainable tourism well-being |
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