Comparative Analysis of Environmental Tourism: THT3111 Assignment

This report presents a comparative analysis of three national parks: Booderee National Park, Great Bear Rainforest, and Patagonia National Park. Each case study examines the park's management structure, historical context, tourism products and services, sustainability principles, unique features, and stakeholder involvement. The analysis highlights how each park manages its resources, promotes tourism, and addresses environmental challenges. The report covers various aspects of environmental tourism, including tourist interactions, interests, and commitments. By comparing these diverse examples, the report aims to provide insights into effective strategies for sustainable tourism and environmental conservation. The analysis includes details on the products and services offered, the management principles applied, and the roles of different stakeholders, offering a comprehensive overview of each park's approach to balancing tourism with environmental preservation. The report is a valuable resource for students studying environmental science and tourism management.

Environmental Analysis – 3 Case Studies – THT3111 S3 2018
Name
Example Booderee National Park
https://parksaustralia.gov.au/booderee/
Management / Board The Booderee National Park is a government enterprise which is managed
jointly by the Booderee National Park Board of Management, Director of
National Parks and the Aboriginal Community of Wreck Bay.
History In the year 1971 it used to be the Jervis Bay Nature reserve, and from the
year 1992, it became the Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens. In
the year 1995 the management was transferred to the Aboriginal
Communities who in turn had transferred that to the Australian
Department of Environment.
Products and Services
(Tourism)
There are several options for tourists to experience ranging from
sightseeing to indulging in sportive and adventurous activities. Tours
around the national park with the experienced guides, whale watching,
cruising in the waterbodies, diving, kayaking, receiving surfing lessons,
playing golf are the most popular options chosen by tourists.
Sustainability and
management
principles
Sustainability management strategies seek to lay its emphasis upon the
regional and global climate change.
Unique / special,
because…
It is unique as it has adopted an incremental approach in solving the issues
of climate change and draw the attention of the world towards the issue
through its endeavour of conserving the ecosystem. The message is that in
preserving ecosystem lies the key to tackling climate issues.

Stakeholder
involvement
The stakeholders of this national parks are the government of Australia,
the visitors, the indigenous persons of the region and the businesses that
function in the region.
Name
Example Great Bear Rainforest
https://greatbearrainforest.gov.bc.ca/
Management / Board
The rainforest is managed jointly by the Governments of two nations,
Canada, and the Great Britain.
History
The plans for setting up the rainforest had begun in the year 1996, and it
had taken five years to begin the preparatory work in the year 2001. Finally
in the year 2016 that Great Bear Rainforest was given official recognition
by the government of British Colombia.
Products and Services
(Tourism) There are ample amount of activities for tourists to enjoy in the Great Bear
Rainforest, apart from just watching the bear of the region. The rainforest
offers the tourist to enjoy the history of the place and the aboriginal
people of the region. A stay in the traditional big house and the
information from the local guides shall be helpful. The options to indulge in
adventurous sports are also quite a lot, like kayaking, hiking up to the
mountains, sailing in the adjacent waterbodies. Leisure activities like
fishing, whale watching, wildlife watching and photography can also be
indulged in.
Sustainability and
management
principles Ecosystem based style of management is followed in the rainforest.
Through the style of management the health of the ecosystem and the
human beings are being balanced.

Unique / special,
because… It is unique as it is sustainable and seeks to both the safeguarding of the
ecosystem and the human commercial activities.
Stakeholder
involvement The stakeholders are the one who manage it, the governments of Canada
and Great Britain, the tourists, the local aborigines, the authorities who
keep up the process of conservation are the stakeholders.

Name
Example Patagonia National Park
http://www.patagoniapark.org/parque_patagonia.htm
Management / Board The Patagonia National Park is managed privately by Tompkins
Conservation.
History It was created as a result of signing an agreement between the President
of Chile, Michelle Bachelet and the President of Tompkins Conservation,
Kris Tompkins on 29th of January 2018.
Products and Services
(Tourism)
There are plenty of options for tourists to choose from in the national park.
In the snow clad Andes tourists can choose to go for skiing, hiking or
trekking. White water rafting facilities are also available. The national park
is also a good destination for the campers to go on camping and can also
be utilised by picnic goers as well. The option to avail of affordable fooding
and lodging facilities is also available.
Sustainability and
management
principles
The national park has a dam in there and the stress on sustainable
management of the ecosystem and sustainable energy management is
equally devoted. The aim of the national park is to convey the idea that
just managing the ecosystem is not enough, human beings must resort to
the use of renewable resources as well for living up to the spirit of being
truly environment friendly.
Unique / special,
because…
Unique features of the national park are that it has a self-sufficient system
for supplementing for the source of power. The energy comes from the
dam that runs across the river in the national park.
Stakeholder
involvement
The tourists from within the country and from international destinations,
municipalities, businessmen, the residents, the park authorities, the
government, Tomkins Conservation and the NGOs are stakeholders.