نوع مقاله : مقاله کامل علمی پژوهشی
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1 دانشجوی پسادکتری، گروه محیط زیست، دانشگاه تهران، دانشکده منابع طبیعی، کرج، ایران
2 استاد گروه محیط زیست، دانشگاه تهران، دانشکده منابع طبیعی، کرج، ایران
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کلیدواژهها
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نویسندگان [English]
Background and purpose: In the process of planning and developing nature tourism activities, proper zoning and prioritization of recreational activities for establishment and location in nature is of special importance. In this way, recreational activities that are suitable and can be established in the selected areas are designed and then a sustainable management program is provided, taking into account training, participation and monitoring of recreational activities. In the present study, while identifying suitable areas for the development of recreational activities that are in demand and can be developed in the mangrove forests of Khamir and Qeshm, prioritizing each of these activities according to the potential and capabilities of the natural areas of the region, as well as the proposed and effective criteria for their development.
Materials and methods: In this study, activities were zoning based on the linear relationship of spatial indicators. Then the weighting and prioritization of these activities was carried out according to a series of selected criteria based on the opinions of experts and specialists as well as similar studies and documents. In the process of identifying the criteria, the environmental conditions of the study area and other factors that can be effective on the development of recreational activities in this area were taken into consideration. The studied criteria include road access network, distance from the city, location of settlements, sea infrastructure and existing patches, distance from protection spots and resident population. These criteria were first standardized in the numerical range of 0 to 1 in a linear way, and then weight was assigned to each of the criteria using the ANP model. Next, for each of the criteria, a location map was prepared in Arc GIS software, and Topsis method was used in Topsis Solver software to prioritize recreational activities.
Results: Obtained results, the zoning of recreational activities in this area includes 4 options of how to combine the recreational activities required in the mangrove forests of Khmer and Qeshm, which option 1 includes zones with three recreational activities (Walking in the Forest -Watching Marine Wildlife -Visiting the Forest with a Balloon), option 2 includes areas with four recreational activities (Visiting Villages near the Forest -Walking in the Forest -Watching Marine Wildlife -Visiting the Forest with a Balloon), option 3 includes areas with five recreational activities (Photography in Mangrove Forest -Traditional Fishing -Jet Boating-Watching Marine Wildlife -Visiting the Forest with a Balloon) and finally option 4 including seven recreational activities (Sunbathing on the Beach Atv's on the Beach -Camping in Mangrove Forest -Watching Muddy Islands and Forest -Walking in the Forest -Watching Marine Wildlife -Visiting the Forest with a Balloon). The results of the evaluation of the criteria also revealed that the highest weight was assigned to the criterion of sea infrastructure and existing ports, Finally, the ranking of recreational activities indicates that the highest priority is related to option 2, and the next priorities include options 3, 1, and 4, respectively.
Conclusion: In general, according to the obtained results, one of the most important factors in the development of sustainable nature tourism, as well as the possibility of utilizing the potential and tourist attractions in natural ecosystems, is the zoning and prioritization of recreational activities according to the environmental conditions of the area. Considering that the mangrove forests of Khamir and Qeshm are among the valuable protected reserves of the southern coasts of the country, prioritizing recreational activities in suitable areas and outside the protection zones of the region can protect these natural habitats and sustainably use the capacity of natural resources and the appropriate distribution of recreational activities in the area.
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