Sustainable management practices for mitigating ecological pressures in a protected area: Inquiry on ecotourism in Tamil Nadu
By: Chandran, Anu
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BookPublisher: South Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies Description: 23(1), Jul-Dec, 2022: p.73-80.
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South Asian Journal of Socio-Political StudiesSummary: This paper probes the role of ecotourism in adding teeth to sustainable practices, thereby ensuring the perpetuation of ecological values in Pichavaram, which is a fragile destination owing to the presence of much endangered flora and fauna. The practices initiated for ensuring sustainability at the destination were examined by way of an ethnographic study conducted through in-depth fieldwork and also interface with visitors, staff of tourism enterprises, and local people. The research revolved around a qualitative micro-level study that reflects the concerns of the local community as to how capitalization-driven eco ventures act as a quagmire that adds ecological pressures to their homelands. It also assesses and maps the attitudes of tourists and local communities towards the conservation of mangrove wetlands. Conducted in the qualitative research design mode, the case study method was adopted for processing and presentation of study results drawn by applying thematic content analysis based on the data collected from the field. This is in tandem with the ecotourism principles propounded by premier organizations such as the International Ecotourism Society. The findings confirm gaps in the efficacy of sustainability practices stipulated in consonance with the ecotourism ideals in Pichavaram. It was inferred during the course of the study that real ecotourism ventures are scant and the prevailing eco-based business model has only accentuated the pressure on the mangrove wetland ecosystem and also the eco-cultural manifestations. Consequently, tourists and the local community recognize that sustainability is an important issue for the future of the area.- Reproduced
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This paper probes the role of ecotourism in adding teeth to sustainable practices, thereby ensuring the perpetuation of ecological values in Pichavaram, which is a fragile destination owing to the presence of much endangered flora and fauna. The practices initiated for ensuring sustainability at the destination were examined by way of an ethnographic study conducted through in-depth fieldwork and also interface with visitors, staff of tourism enterprises, and local people. The research revolved around a qualitative micro-level study that reflects the concerns of the local community as to how capitalization-driven eco ventures act as a quagmire that adds ecological pressures to their homelands. It also assesses and maps the attitudes of tourists and local communities towards the conservation of mangrove wetlands. Conducted in the qualitative research design mode, the case study method was adopted for processing and presentation of study results drawn by applying thematic content analysis based on the data collected from the field. This is in tandem with the ecotourism principles propounded by premier organizations such as the International Ecotourism Society. The findings confirm gaps in the efficacy of sustainability practices stipulated in consonance with the ecotourism ideals in Pichavaram. It was inferred during the course of the study that real ecotourism ventures are scant and the prevailing eco-based business model has only accentuated the pressure on the mangrove wetland ecosystem and also the eco-cultural manifestations. Consequently, tourists and the local community recognize that sustainability is an important issue for the future of the area.- Reproduced
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