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Environmental Impact of Tourism in the Mountainous Areas of Pakistan


Author(s): Farooq Ata, Zafarullah Siddiqui
Economic Sector(s): (1) Trade in services, including tourism
ESCAP Reference No.: ST/ESCAP/1152
Division/Office: Transport
Published Date: 1993
Country: Pakistan
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This study is intended to investigate the situation of mountain tourism in Pakistan in terms of the environmental impact. It focused on the following: (1) to identify and assess the recent tourism traffic in various mountain ranges and trekking areas of the country; (2) to assess the present level of environmental degradation; (3) To suggest ways for controlling and possibly stopping environmental destruction without having a negative impact on the local economy; (4) to prepare and propose an action plan.




INTRODUCTION

I.

Background

II.

Purpose and Methodology

III.

Characteristics of Mountain Tourism and Use Patterns in The Mountainous North

IV.

Assessing the Environmental Impact of Mountain Tourism in Pakistan

V.

Conclusion: Policies, Options and Proposed Action Plan

 

 




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