Search

Balancing Forest Tourism and Environmental Protection

Author(s)

Xin Chen

Affiliation(s)

Forestry Development Center, Forestry Bureau of Yaodu District, Linfen, Shanxi, China

Abstract

In light of escalating global environmental issues, balancing forest tourism development with effective environmental protection has become a critical academic and practical concern. This study investigates the equilibrium mechanisms between forest tourism and environmental protection, focusing on policy regulation, community involvement, and ecological compensation under globalization. Employing a literature review and theoretical analysis, the study systematically reviews relevant research and introduces a new theoretical framework to elucidate the interaction between tourism development and environmental sustainability. The research identifies the negative impacts of forest tourism on the environment and the shortcomings of current development models. It then explores sustainable principles to optimize forest tourism planning and management, aiming to promote economic growth while protecting forest ecosystems. Results indicate that achieving this balance requires sound planning, policy support, and heightened public environmental awareness and participation. The study ultimately proposes a theoretical model for "eco-friendly" forest tourism, offering insights for future policy and management practices.

Keywords

Forest Tourism; Environmental Protection; Balance Mechanism; Sustainable Development; Eco-Friendly

References

[1] Jiang, M. (2006). Game Analysis of Environmental Protection Issues in Forest Tourism Development. Journal of Hunan Ecological Science, 12(2), 184-187. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1671-6361.2006.02.020. [2] Huang, J., Xing, X., & Wang, L. (2018). The Coordinated Relationship between Forest Ecotourism and Ecological Civilization and Its Influencing Factors: A Case Study of Hunan Province. Forestry Economics, 40(4), 7. DOI:CNKI:SUN:LYJJ.0.2018-04-009. [3] Jiang, M. (2024). On the Coupling of Forest Tourism and Ecological Civilization Construction. Ecological Economy (10), 415-419. [4] Yao, Y. (2005). Analysis of Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection in Forest Ecotourism. Forest Survey and Planning, 30(B05), 3. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1671-3168.2005.z1.013. [5] Liu, B., & Cong, J. (2021). Ecological Thoughts in Planning of Forest Tourism Scenic Areas: Review of "Research on Environmental Resource Evaluation of Forest Tourism Areas". Forestry Economics, 43(12), I0005. [6] Fang, N. (2016). Discussion on the Importance of Forest Investment in Environmental Protection and Ecotourism. Journal of Architecture Engineering Technology and Design, 000(016), 3502. DOI:10.3969/j.issn.2095-6630.2016.16.352. [7] Yang, L. (2022). Brief Analysis of Tourism Resource Development and Environmental Protection Measures in Forest Parks. Flower, Bonsai (Floral Horticulture), (11). [8] Cai, Y. (2021). Discussion on Tourism Resources and Environmental Protection in Forest Parks. Rural Science Experiment, (5), 2. [9] Yan, X. (2018). Discussion on Tourism Resources and Environmental Protection in Forest Parks. Forestry Survey and Design, (1), 2. DOI:CNKI:SUN:LYKC.0.2018-01-013.