Essays about: "Hiking Tourism"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 essays containing the words Hiking Tourism.

  1. 6. Skogliga landskapsvärden i Bergslagen – utbud och efterfrågan

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Simon Paulin; [2016]
    Keywords : skogspolitik; sociala värden; planering;

    Abstract : The current Swedish forest policy has two overall and equally important goals: production and environment. However, a long history of developing the production goal has made it difficult to achieve the environmental goal. The latter includes both biodiversity conservation and social values. READ MORE

  3. 7. OUT THERE - A Phenomenological Approach to Solo-Hiking in Northern Scandinavia

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Kulturgeografi

    Author : Hannelene Schilar; [2015]
    Keywords : Solo-Travel; Wilderness; Hiking Tourism; Phenomenology; northern Scandinavia;

    Abstract : Every summer solo-hikers roam the wilderness in northern Scandinavia; across mountains and rivers; they are in awe of the nature. This thesis explores the question: What do they seek out there? It uncovers their aspirations and experiences with a phenomenological research approach. READ MORE

  4. 8. Assessment of trampling impact in Icelandic natural areas in experimental plots with focus on image analysis of digital photographs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Maria Gatzouras; [2015]
    Keywords : vegetation cover; RGB images; recreational trampling; natural areas; greenness index; experimental plots; digital photography; Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Increasing tourism in the spectacular but sensitive ecosystems in Iceland arises concern to the country’s authorities how to best manage tourism in these natural areas within a level of acceptable change. Research is thus required regarding what affect tourism has on different environments. READ MORE

  5. 9. What is the monetary value of a clean environment in The Himalayas?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Victor Grossman; [2011]
    Keywords : Himalaya; Waste; CVM; Mt.Everest; Sagaramantha;

    Abstract : The Himalayas is the world highest mountain system containing famous mountains such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse and K2. Ever since Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mt.Everest in 1953 the numbers of tourists has grown over the years, both climbers and regular tourists going for hiking trips and other outdoors activities. READ MORE

  6. 10. Mångbruksplan Äspinge 2:2

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Peter Janséus; [2011]
    Keywords : Naturturism; Skogskalkyl; Rekreation;

    Abstract : This plan of multiple-use is made on the private owned forestproperty Äspinge 2:2 in the middle of Skåne. The term “multiple-use” came to Sweden in the beginning of the twentieth century and has slowly grown until about 30 years ago when the laws of nature conservation and sustainability was written into the forest law. READ MORE