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: Received: 30 May 2024 / Approved: 31 May 2024 / Online: 3 June 2024 (08:06:55 CEST)
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Vaithianathan, K. Opportunities of Nature Tourism Potential for Pulicat Lake with a Focus on Bird Watching Activity. Preprints2024, 2024052171. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.2171.v1
Vaithianathan, K. Opportunities of Nature Tourism Potential for Pulicat Lake with a Focus on Bird Watching Activity. Preprints 2024, 2024052171. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.2171.v1
Vaithianathan, K. Opportunities of Nature Tourism Potential for Pulicat Lake with a Focus on Bird Watching Activity. Preprints2024, 2024052171. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.2171.v1
APA Style
Vaithianathan, K. (2024). Opportunities of Nature Tourism Potential for Pulicat Lake with a Focus on Bird Watching Activity. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.2171.v1
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Vaithianathan, K. 2024 "Opportunities of Nature Tourism Potential for Pulicat Lake with a Focus on Bird Watching Activity" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.2171.v1
Abstract
This paper aims to examine the potential for ecotourism development in the Pulicat Lake, a proposed Ramsar site situated in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Pulicat Lake has enormous potential for tourism and recreation; however, it is inevitable to ensure sustainable development in the region. The data for the study was collected using various methods, including case study techniques, qualitative interviews, observations, and information obtained from secondary sources. The study aimed to identify the sustainability dimensions of the location, including economic impact and income generation potentials through employment opportunities like field guides and travel companions. It is also examined the social impact on the local community and the development efforts made to reduce environmental pressures while conserving the flora and fauna. Additionally, the study discusses the possibilities and strategies for ornithological ecotourism at Pulicat Lake.
Keywords
avitourism; sustainable tourism; community-based tourism; economic feasibility; Pulicat Lake; India
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Ecology
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