Wildlife Tourism and Conservation

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction to wildlife tourism. 2. Wildlife--aesthetic and touristic aspects. 3. Potentials of wildlife conservation. 4. Tourism development and biodiversity. 5. Park tourism. 6. Economic perspectives on nature tourism. 7. Tourism in protected areas. 8. Decision-making for tourism development. 9. Wildlife tourism planning. 10. Wildlife tourism in India. 11. Wildlife-human interactions. 12. Convention on biological diversity guidelines on biodiversity and tourism development. Bibliography. Index.     

"Wildlife tourism if one of the fastest growing sectors of tourism worldwide. It covers a spectrum of opportunities for tourists to interact with non-domesticated animals ranging from captive to naturalistic setting. It can jeopardise the integrity of ecosystems, in general, and wildlife population dynamics and behaviour, in particular.

This book discusses the basic elements of wildlife tourism, including the impacts of and benefits from wildlife tourism and the major issues and challenges relative to sustainable tourism. It covers the full scope of wildlife tourism, including zoos, wildlife watching, hunting and fishing. The measures to minimise visitor\'s impact on wild species and their habitats are discussed from a geographical perspective. Policies and international commitment pertinent to wildlife tourism are also presented. This book will be an essential reading for all tourism professionals, wildlife managers, planners, government employees, researchers and general readers with an interest in wildlife tourism and conservation." (jacket)