Development of the Carrying Capacity Indicators Management Program based on VERP model in Hallasan National Park
2010
Kwon, H.G., Korea National Park Service, Namwon, Republic of Korea | Shin, W.S., Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea | Han, S.Y., Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Hallasan National Park is facing dramatic increase of visitors since no entrance fee change effected in January of 2007 and it has created a concern about appropriate use levels. The overall objective of this study is development of the carrying capacity indicators management program using indicator and standard based on visitor experience and resource protection (VERP) model. The result of delphi survey identified eight potential indicators of resource and experiential conditions, including quality of valley water, visitor counts, trail impacts, crowding etc. Also, Data were also gathered to help provide an empirical foundation for setting standards for these indicator variables. The carrying capacity indicators management program based on VERP model estimates sustainability of national park and analyze scientifically change about resources and visitor's behavior. Also, it systematically manage and use united data, it supports operation accomplishment respected rational decision.
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