Conservation and tourism contribute to greener economic growth in many countries. Although protected areas have often been viewed as land excluded from economic development for the purposes of environmental conservation, many countries have realized their powerful economic potential through...

Intro -- CONTENTS -- CONTRIBUTORS -- ABOUT THE AUTHORS -- PREFACE -- CHAPTER 1 The Ecological and Cultural Goals of National Parks and Protected Areas -- CHAPTER 2 Park Tourism in the World -- CHAPTER 3 Social Roles of Park-based Tourism -- CHAPTER 4 Planning for Tourism in National Parks and...