Ecotourism & Conservation Education Division
Research Disciplines
1. ECOTOURISM
2. ATTENDED INTERPRETATION
3. UNATTENDED INTERPRETATION
1. ECOTOURISM
Research Priorities
- Impact evaluation and cost-benefit analysis of ecotourism in PAs of the state
- Potential exploration of eco-tourism in suitable areas outside PAs
- Determination of the sustainable carrying capacity of visitors for various tiger reserves and other PAs having ecotourism potential
2. ATTENDED INTERPRETATION
Research Priorities
- Preparation of modules for programmes on conservation education
- Evaluation of the on-going conservation education programmes on visitor outreach
- Studies on the impact of conservation education on mitigation of man-wildlife conflict
3. UNATTENDED INTERPRETATION
Research Priorities
- Impact evaluation of the unattended interpretation centres
- Preparation of guidelines for unattended interpretation centres
- Preparation of guidelines for the establishment and maintenance of nature trails