European Forest Recreation and Tourism: A Handbook

ISBN-13: 9781138873889 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 248 str.

Simon Bell; Murray Simpson

Opis

In an increasingly urbanized world more and more people are turning to our forests and woodland for recreation and tourism. Planning and providing for this growing demand poses challenges that need to be addressed by managers and designers alike.

Based on a study of forest recreation from across Europe, the editors bring together the expertise of more than eighty leading professionals and academics to provide a clear and concise guide to best practice. Case studies and careful research give a detailed insight into the issues that forest recreation raises, from strategic planning to integration into the existing rural economy.

Essential reading for tourism planners, landscape designers and countryside managers delivering forest recreation and tourism.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Forest Recreation and Nature Tourism in Europe: Context, history, and current Situation  Part 1  2. Evaluating the Economic and Social Benefits of Forest Recreation and Nature Tourism  3. Integrating Forest Recreation and Nature Tourism into the Rural Economy  4. Instruments for Developing Recreation and Nature Tourism in Forests  Part 2  5. Monitoring of Forest Recreation Demand  6. Assessing and Planning the Supply of Opportunities for Forest Recreation and Nature Tourism  Part 3  7. Strategic Planning of Forest Recreation and Nature Tourism  8. The Recreation Planning Process  9. Site Planning and Design for Recreation and Nature Tourism