Plan de manejo ecoturístico para la gestión sostenible del bosque protegido Primera Piedra-Manabí Ecuador

Abstract:

The main objective of this thesis is to design an ecotourism management plan that promotes the sustainable management of the natural and cultural resources at Primera Piedra Forest and it is based on three phases; Phase I: Situational diagnosis: The characterization determined delimitation, biodiversity, extension, and economy. Through the tourist inventory three stages were identified by outstanding its height and distance by itself, the own community characteristics such as basic services, and accessibility were also determined. The strategic analysis helped to identify the main community strength, such as the interest for the ecotourism practice, being this an strategic point for establishing strategies for the solution of the problem, thanks to the SWOT matrix and the strategies; through the external perception analysis it was possible to determine the profile of the visitor by applying surveys. Phase II: Design of the ecotourism management plan: The mission, vision and goals were elaborated. For the area zoning the GPS was used for identifying three zones (sustainable, Ecotourism and public), the information was developed on maps of the zones by illustrating the extension and location of the same; a study of load capacity was made establishing the number of visitor per day; programs, subprograms and projects were developed in the matrix of strategies. Phase III: Control and monitoring: Essential for the actions evaluation which will be measured through the use of evaluation sheets. The research aims to direct the community towards development through the realization of ecotourism contributing to improve their quality of life and the conservation of the forest and its resources.

Año de publicación:

2017

Keywords:

• GESTIÓN SOSTENIBLE
• desarrollo comunitario
• Planificación turística
• ecoturismo

Fuente:

rraae