Visitor impact assessments of Imbak Canyon conservation area, Sabah
2014
Ishak Malim Sidik Malim | Mohcl Salleh Daim | Mohd Nazip Suratman | Nur Hasmiza Abcl Hamid | Mohd Nazip Suratman
Recreation ecology research was widely conducted to analyze data onfactors that influence nature trails condition. Protected area such as Imbak Canyon Conservation Area (ICCA) was established because of its outstanding natural area and its potential of providing outdoor recreation experience to visitors. However recreation use is also one of the major threats to protected areas. This study addresses the impact of recreation use by conducting a trail assessment exercise to several major trails in ICCA. The assessment of current trails condition will later be used as a benchmark for trail use in ICCA. This preliminary assessment shows that even with a very low number of usages during the expedition, there are evidences of potential threats to the trail conditions, visitors experienceand natural condition of the area.Keywords: component; trail assessment, outdoor recreation, sustainable tourism, biodiversity, protected area, visitor impact.
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