Computer simulation as a tool for planning and management of visitor use in protected natural areas

Journal of Sustainable Tourism

Volumn 14, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 600-617

  Lawson, Steven R ^a  

^a VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Carrying capacity; Computer simulation modelling; Inyo National Forest; Isle Royale National Park; Nature based tourism planning; Protected natural areas management

Indexed keywords

CARRYING CAPACITY; COMPUTER SIMULATION; ECOTOURISM; PROTECTED AREA; TOURISM MANAGEMENT;

INYO NATIONAL FOREST; ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK; MICHIGAN; NORTH AMERICA; UNITED STATES;

EID: 33845268275     PISSN: 09669582     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2167/jost625.0     Document Type: Article

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