Ecotourism & Conservation Education Division

Research Disciplines

1. ECOTOURISM

2. ATTENDED INTERPRETATION

3. UNATTENDED INTERPRETATION

 

1. ECOTOURISM

Research Priorities

  1. Impact evaluation and cost-benefit analysis of ecotourism in PAs of the state
  2. Potential exploration of eco-tourism in suitable areas outside PAs
  3. Determination of the sustainable carrying capacity of visitors for various tiger reserves and other PAs having ecotourism potential 

2. ATTENDED INTERPRETATION

Research Priorities

  1. Preparation of modules for programmes on conservation education
  2. Evaluation of the on-going conservation education programmes on visitor outreach
  3. Studies on the impact of conservation education on mitigation of man-wildlife conflict

3. UNATTENDED INTERPRETATION

Research Priorities

  1. Impact evaluation of the unattended interpretation centres
  2. Preparation of guidelines for unattended interpretation centres
  3. Preparation of guidelines for the establishment and maintenance of nature trails