Tourism And Environmental Management

Environment as setting for action

The pursuit of satisfying needs for relaxation or excitement takes precedence over environmental appreciation with the natural environment primarily seen as external to oneself.

Possible disinterest and disregard for environmental codes of behaviour: negative environmental consequences (littering, breaking of coral and frightening of animals)

Interpretation- Yes, the environment is seen primarily as a place for interacting with people because it is the home to a large number of people. The Bhewerre people live in this place and share a proper connection with the natural flora and fauna. As they have a set of cultural bliefs and principles, they will be able to preserve the environment and develop a proper social connection.

Environment as a territory

• Interpretation- Strong emotional feelings associated with or invoked by the natural environment which offer a sense of well-being.

The surroundings are now an integral part of the tourist experience in terms of personal development and are capable of producing deep-felt emotions.

Behaviour and attitude-People of the wreck Bay that is the koori people have made the Booderee district their home and they have a very good attitude towards the nature. This is mainly because of the fact that they use nature for all their day to day needs like making utensils, getting food and other such uses.  

Interpretation

Merging of nature with self?

 This is largely visible in the Booderee district because the aboriginals and the other tribal community people have a strong connection with nature.

Environment detachable from person or external to them?

The local people are very much attached with nature and all the natural resources available from them.

• Their spiritual centre is now embodied within the nature of a place.?

They find spiritual connection with nature and the other natural aspects present within that.

• Any damage or harm to the environment is perceived as damage to oneself. ?

The destination environment may be experienced in an ‘existential’ way if physical constraints, including work or family commitments, restrict the opportunity for the person to relocate there permanently.?

The non tribal people also try to understand nature. The non tribal people of the Aboriginal community also want to understand nature by coming in close contact with them. It is for this reason that they want to come into the parks and understand the importance of nature and the natural elements.

Behaviour and environmental attitudes:

• Strong attachments to landscape(s) that are perceived as being authentic and beautiful.?

Yes, they consider landscapes as authentic and beautiful because they share a very deep and intimate connection with nature.

A strong desire exists to conserve the natural environment’s aesthetic beauty and ecological biodiversity.?

There is a very strong desire to conserve the natural environment and the ecological biodiversity because the local people know that nature is the only and the major source for their survival. They have to depend on nature for their day to day needs.

Environment as a social system

Interpretation-One will be able to find a lot of recreational activities in the Great bear Rainforest. There are several refreshing activities like hike, sailing, diving and others. One will be able to find many interesting activities like taking a tour to the hidden sea, water outlets, fjords and others.

• Behaviour and attitude- Ambivalent (mixed feelings) relationship to nature with little interest in learning more about it.

Behaviour- Ambivalent behaviour might be seen initially. However as days are passing by more people are being brought close to the nature and are being made to realize the importance of preserving them.

Interpretation-Initially, people might not find the great bear rainforest as their home but once they come close to nature, they can understand the importance of nature. EBM or the ecosystem based management will be very helpful in order to develop this strong connection between the people and the nature.

Behaviour and attitude- Social relationship can develop when the local community people will be able to understand their connection with nature. However for the people who are not belonging from the local or tribal regions, physical surrounding is necessary.

Interpretation-Tourists who belong to an external world might get a good and positive feeling after coming in close proximity to the nature and the natural beings.

Environment as self

Interpretation-The natural environment will evoke a feeling of wellbeing for the people living in the rural local community. For example the Klemtu community people feel a strong connection of wellbeing and belongingness after the first nations built this community.

Merging of nature with self?

Yes this intense connection is possible only when people can go to a close vicinity of the nature and its resources.

Environment detachable from person or external to them?

Environment might be external for the tourists but once they come close to nature.

• Their spiritual centre is now embodied within the nature of a place.?

The local community people share a deep connection with nature and try to make a spiritual connection with nature. The first nations built a community like the Klemtu community which is home to the elusive bears. They can make nature a centre for their existence as they can enjoy a deep connection with nature.

• Any damage or harm to the environment is perceived as damage to oneself. ?

This is true for people who have been enjoy on a deep connection with nature. They preserve nature just as they are taking care of themselves.

The destination environment may be experienced in an ‘existential’ way if physical constraints, including work or family commitments, restrict the opportunity for the person to relocate there permanently.?

It is not necessary for all the people to relocate there permanently.

Behaviour and attitude

Behaviour and environmental attitudes:

• Strong attachments to landscape(s) that are perceived as being authentic and beautiful.?

A strong desire exists to conserve the natural environment’s aesthetic beauty and ecological biodiversity.?

As the rural community people enjoy a very strong connection with nature, they can have a very strong desire to protect the aesthetics and the biodiversity at the same time.

Interpretation- Remote and inhospitable, Patagonia resisted Spanish and then Chilean / Argentine settlement until the late 19th century. National pride—and competition between Chile and Argentina—fuelled the settlement process, as each nation sought to establish a presence in the south.  Park has been constructed for the purpose of engaging in the community conservation.

Interpretation- The environment is seen primarily as a place to interact with friends and family?

The environment can be seen as a place for interaction with friends and family after one has been able to learn about the natural phenomenon properly.

Behaviour and attitude- In building the future Patagonia National Park, ConservacionPatagonica aims to do more than protect land. The main aim is to make sure that the people from the local community are able to take part in the same.

Interpretation

• Strong emotional feelings associated with or invoked by the natural environment which offer a sense of well-being.

The surroundings are now an integral part of the tourist experience in terms of personal development and are capable of producing deep-felt emotions.

Behaviour and attitude-Once, people start coming and meeting with the local people, they will be able to understand that it is the major source of their well being. People living around the park are the localities and they know about their natural surroundings in the best way possible. It is for this reason that people are also trying to use this as  

Interpretation

Merging of nature with self?

Yes, merging with nature is possible only when individuals can stay in a very close contact with nature. It is for this reason that many nature walks, site seeing and other such recreational activities are being conducted so that people can find an attachment with the nature

Environment detachable from person or external to them?

Environment can be attached with the individuals only if they can get close to the existence of the natural flora and fauna.

• Their spiritual centre is now embodied within the nature of a place?

People who belong to the tribes like

• Any damage or harm to the environment is perceived as damage to oneself. ?

The destination environment may be experienced in an ‘existential’ way if physical constraints, including work or family commitments, restrict the opportunity for the person to relocate there permanently.?

It will not be that easy for people to relocate if there are some obstructions from his or her family. However, they can come to visit the natural parks during any tours and try to appreciate nature.

Behaviour and environmental attitudes:

• Strong attachments to landscape(s) that are perceived as being authentic and beautiful.?

A strong desire exists to conserve the natural environment’s aesthetic beauty and ecological biodiversity.?

Scholarships that we sponsor have allowed more than fifty area students to continue their studies. An attempt is being made to make students aware about the importance of nature. It is for this reason that people might gain the desire of protecting the beauty of nature and the eco logical biodiversity as well.