International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society
Vol 2 No 2 (2024): International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society

Gashaka Gumti National Park Tourism Development and Biodiversity Conservation

Madaki, Kanati (Unknown)
Umaru, Isaac John (Unknown)
Umaru, Kerenhapucch Isaac (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2024

Abstract

Tourist activities in host environments often create land use problems, such as infrastructure development, and damage to ecosystems and habitats. These disturbances can lead to the disruption of wildlife species, affecting their normal behavior, increasing mortality, and reducing reproductive success. Despite these challenges, the direct benefits of tourism development to the local community are substantial. The study found that 76.06% of locals engaged in merchandise sales, 77.66% gained employment through park development, and 52.6% participated in tourism-related activities. Additionally, the indirect benefits of tourism development to the local community include increased security, improved wildlife conservation, enhanced infrastructure development, employment opportunities, and increased wildlife knowledge, with an average significance ranging from 26% to 45%. In conclusion, tourism development and biodiversity conservation contribute significantly to development, knowledge, employment, and awareness within the local community and the country at large.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJECS

Publisher

Subject

Education Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society [3024-8981 (Print) and 3024-8973 (Online)] is a double-blind peer-reviewed and open-access journal to disseminating all information contributing to the understanding and development of Education, Culture, and Society. Its scope is ...