Managing tourism in protected areas: Conducting desktop assessments of tourism activity and infrastructure impacts using horse riding as an example

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Managing tourism in protected areas: Conducting desktop assessments of tourism activity and infrastructure impacts using horse riding as an example

Catherine Marina Pickering-2012-01-01-Griffith Research Online (Griffith University, Queensland, Australia)

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Protected areas are the major mechanism for the conservation of biodiversity internationally and in Australia. Australia has a good track record in creating protected areas, including programs to promote an ecologically representative and comprehensive system of parks. Many parks are also popular with visitors providing people with the chance to experience nature and appreciate these stunning landscapes.

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Protected areas are the major mechanism for the conservation of biodiversity internationally and in Australia. Australia has a good track record in creating protected areas, including programs to promote an ecologically representative and comprehensive system of parks. Many parks are also popular with visitors providing people with the chance to experience nature and appreciate these stunning landscapes.

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TourismTrack (disk drive)RecreationBusinessBiodiversity conservationEnvironmental planningEnvironmental resource managementBiodiversity

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