Essays about: "zapatera island"

Found 2 essays containing the words zapatera island.

  1. 1. Challenges and potentials of ecotourism as a form of conservation and sustainable development on Zapatera Island, Nicaragua

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Casey Catherine Miller; [2017]
    Keywords : Zapatera Island; nicaragua; ecotourism; Natural Resource Management; sustainable Development;

    Abstract : Unsustainable natural resource management practices are an increasing problem on Zapatera Island, Nicaragua. As overfishing and deforestation continues to degrade the environment, some community members are looking towards ecotourism as a sustainable alternative. READ MORE

  3. 2. Enhancing natural resources management and livelihoods in Zapatera Archipelago National Park, Nicaragua : an action research study with residents of two communities in Zapatera Island

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Alex R. Arévalo Vásquez; [2010]
    Keywords : Nicaragua; Natural Resources Management; Livelihoods; participation; stakeholders; Action Research; Soft Systems Methodology;

    Abstract : Zapatera Island is the second largest island of Lake Cocibolca or Nicaragua and the heart of Zapatera Archipelago National Park in Nicaragua. The park was created in 1983 by the Sandinista Revolutionary Government after the seizure of land from big land owners. READ MORE