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ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND FRESHWATER BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN SCOTLANDIDENTIFYING PATHWAYS TO FUTURE SHARED SUCCESS
Célia DELUGINPhD Student – Rivers and Lochs Institute
Supervisors: Eric Verspoor, Martin Price and Philomena de Lima
Contacts:
@celia_deluging
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Wester Ross FisheriesTrustDesign by Peter Cunningham
and Robin Ade
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Wester Ross FisheriesTrustDesign by Peter Cunningham
and Robin Ade
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Wester Ross FisheriesTrustDesign by Peter Cunningham
and Robin Ade
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BACKGROUND – ECOTOURISM AS A CONSERVATION TOOL?
“Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education” (TIES, 2015).
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BACKGROUND – ECOTOURISM AS A CONSERVATION TOOL?
“Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education” (TIES, 2015).
Source: Marine GEOSource: Habitat for Humanity
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BACKGROUND – ECOTOURISM AS A CONSERVATION TOOL?
“Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education” (TIES, 2015).
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OBJECTIVES
Collating information on what is known (and unknown) about freshwater communities and theirpotential for ecotourism
Engage with stakeholders to define the scope and approaches that might be taken in Scotland tofreshwater biodiversity capital
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CASE STUDY AREAS
Loch NessLoch Maree
Loch Rannoch
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CASE STUDY AREAS
Loch Ness
Tourism sector built largely around the Nessie “monster” legend
Global brand recognition
Diverse community
Source: Surgeon’s Photograph Source: South Loch Ness
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CASE STUDY AREAS
Loch Maree
Potential of the new Wester Ross Biosphere designation
North Coast 500: issues and challenges
Historically a fishing destination
Source: Wester Ross Fisheries Trust Source: North Coast 500
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CASE STUDY AREAS
Loch Rannoch
Remote loch
Fishing destination
Increasing tourism issues
Dynamic local communities
Source: Loch Rannoch Conservation Association
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METHODOLOGY
Mixed method approach Conservation bodies
Tourismindustry
Visitors
Localcommunities
Quantitative
Visitor survey
Summer 2019
Qualitative
In-depth interviews
Focus groups
Review
Literature, historical records,
archives and databases
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METHODOLOGY
Perceptions and views
Engagement
Knowledge
Initiatives and collaboration
Conflicts and challenges
(Demographics)
Conservation bodies
Tourismindustry
Visitors
Localcommunities
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PRELIMINARY RESULTS
Conservation bodies
Tourismindustry
Visitors
Localcommunities
Fast vs Slow tourismLevels of immersionLow knowledge and connectionLack of information available
Definition of ecotourismDesirability of tourismInformation fluxConservation issues in freshwater“Covert/Indirect” approach
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THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
ANY QUESTIONS?