Factors influencing and controlling vandalism by tourists and local indigenous communities at the Fandoghlou forest natural site

IF 3.6 3区 管理学 Q1 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
Javad Madani , Vali Nemati , Raoof Mostafazadeh , Hediyeh Ashja
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Abstract

The presence of tourists may lead to environmental damage and vandalism, which can affect local community and tourist relationships, leading to dissatisfaction. The persistence of vandalism in natural environments can lead to detrimental effects; hence, identifying its triggering and inhibitory factors is crucial. The Fandoqhlou Forest region, as a tourist destination in Ardabil Province, has been subjected to various types of damage. The aim of this study is to assess the factors influencing and controlling damage resulting from tourism activities in the Fandoqhlou region. The study population included tourists and the local community who visited the forest area during the spring and summer months of 2023. Additionally, qualitative data analysis was conducted via Atlas Ti software. On the basis of the interview results, 479 initial codes were identified, from which 62 basic themes, 15 organizing themes, and 2 global themes were derived. The research findings identified the factors influencing the occurrence and control of vandalism in the study area. According to the results, environmental disregard, alongside tourists’ low cultural and educational awareness, was identified as a significant factor influencing vandalism. To mitigate this behavioral disorder, the important role of social media in disseminating relevant information and creating a platform for nature conservation in tourism activities and visits to natural sites can be emphasized.

Management implications

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    Management programs should focus on enhancing environmental education and cultural awareness among both tourists and local communities need to mitigate vandalism and destructive behaviors at the natural forests and leverages social media to promote nature conservation.
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    Strengthening collaboration and foster between local communities, government agencies, and private sectors, need to be established to increase surveillance, enforce penalties and supporting environmental guardians are essential for effective monitoring and deterrence of destructive behaviors.
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    Implementing stricter law enforcement, along with establishing facilities and community empowerment programs, can strengthen forest protection, reduce vandalism, and promote a sustainable relationship between tourism and local communities.
影响和控制范多格鲁森林自然景点游客和当地土著社区破坏行为的因素
游客的存在可能导致环境破坏和破坏行为,从而影响当地社区与游客的关系,导致不满情绪。自然环境中持续存在的破坏行为会造成有害影响;因此,确定其诱发和抑制因素至关重要。Fandoqhlou 森林地区作为阿尔达比勒省的旅游胜地,受到了各种类型的破坏。本研究的目的是评估影响和控制 Fandoqhlou 地区旅游活动所造成破坏的因素。研究对象包括 2023 年春夏两季到访林区的游客和当地社区。此外,还通过 Atlas Ti 软件进行了定性数据分析。在访谈结果的基础上,确定了 479 个初始代码,并从中衍生出 62 个基本主题、15 个组织主题和 2 个总体主题。研究结果确定了影响研究地区破坏行为发生和控制的因素。研究结果表明,对环境的漠视以及游客文化和教育意识的淡薄被认为是影响破坏行为的重要因素。管理启示--管理项目应注重加强游客和当地社区的环境教育和文化意识,以减少自然森林中的破坏行为,并利用社交媒体促进自然保护。加强当地社区、政府机构和私营部门之间的合作与促进,需要建立加强监督、执行处罚和支持环境监护人的机制,这对有效监督和阻止破坏行为至关重要。
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期刊介绍: Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism offers a dedicated outlet for research relevant to social sciences and natural resources. The journal publishes peer reviewed original research on all aspects of outdoor recreation planning and management, covering the entire spectrum of settings from wilderness to urban outdoor recreation opportunities. It also focuses on new products and findings in nature based tourism and park management. JORT is an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary journal, articles may focus on any aspect of theory, method, or concept of outdoor recreation research, planning or management, and interdisciplinary work is especially welcome, and may be of a theoretical and/or a case study nature. Depending on the topic of investigation, articles may be positioned within one academic discipline, or draw from several disciplines in an integrative manner, with overarching relevance to social sciences and natural resources. JORT is international in scope and attracts scholars from all reaches of the world to facilitate the exchange of ideas. As such, the journal enhances understanding of scientific knowledge, empirical results, and practitioners'' needs. Therefore in JORT each article is accompanied by an executive summary, written by the editors or authors, highlighting the planning and management relevant aspects of the article.
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