The link between protected areas and tourism is as old as the history of protected areas. Though the relationship is complex and sometimes adversarial, tourism is always a critical component to consider in the establishment and management of protected areas. These guidelines aim to build an understanding of protected area tourism, and its management. They provide both a theoretical structure and practical guidelines for managers. The underlying aim is to ensure that tourism contributes to the purposes of protected areas and does not undermine them.
Includes bibliographic references. Translated from the original English edition published in 2002. Distributed at the 5th World Parks Congress, Durban, ZA, 7-18 September 2003. Also available in seperate English, Chinese, Russian and Japanese versions.
This title is out of date and has been replaced by BPG 27, but may still contain useful background information.
