Heydar Lotfi; Mahdiyeh Momeni; Azam Zarandi
Volume 22, SEPEHR , April 2013, , Pages 25-32
Abstract
Today, tourism industry is one the most important ways by which governments can make money and related organizations and offices try to develop this industry. Regarding its particular geographic situation, Iran possess diverse vegetation and animal life which along with an investment on tourism industry ...
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Today, tourism industry is one the most important ways by which governments can make money and related organizations and offices try to develop this industry. Regarding its particular geographic situation, Iran possess diverse vegetation and animal life which along with an investment on tourism industry can provide beautiful views for visitors. Kavir national park is one of these areas. Due to its particular geographic position, Kavir national park has the potential of turning into an important tourist attraction. Diversity of vegetation, animal life and land forms have changed it into an ideal place for eco-tourists. Moreover, well-known Qasre-Bahram, Ein-ol Rashid caravanserai and its water supplying system have increased the attractions of the park. It is located near Tehran and Garmsar and this is of great value for those people who more than ever need to go into nature and refresh. Those who know Siah-kuh and Qasre-Bahram will never forget the memories of National park nights with that sky full of stars. The present article investigates the opportunities and limitations of the area and suggests completing routes to the area with the cooperation of public and private sections and taking necessary steps to disclose the area for eco-tourists. So that the necessary requirements for developing the area and sustainable development of tourism industry will be provided. Moreover with the introduction of this treasure of the desert, we can increase the number of those interested in the intact nature of Iran.
Heydar Lotfi; Mandana Ghanbari
Volume 21, SEPEHR , February 2013, , Pages 11-16
Abstract
Developing Kavir national park is especially crucial in all ecological, economic and political dimensions. This national park is one of the largest national parks in Iran. Sustainable development of Kavir national park requires great precision, due to its ecologic nature as a desert, presence of specific ...
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Developing Kavir national park is especially crucial in all ecological, economic and political dimensions. This national park is one of the largest national parks in Iran. Sustainable development of Kavir national park requires great precision, due to its ecologic nature as a desert, presence of specific ecosystems, rare and scarce animals. Its development must be performed based on a precise understanding of the present situation, pilot planning and continual environmental management. The present article seeks to identify environmental situation, evaluate strength and capacity of the land and its ecosystems and propose pilot plans based on the environmental capacities, relative advantages and susceptibilities and disorganizations. Regarding the necessity of producing functional output, economic and social dimensions were concisely considered in the planning process. Evaluating the capacity of Kavir national park indicates that tourism land use has a larger capacity for development. Furthermore, it should consider preservation. With valuable plant and animal resources, and other exceptional and miscellaneous features, this park is a cultural and national heritage. Implementing the results of this study requires a development plan and environment management system. An outline of this plan is provided in the conclusion and suggestion section along with other necessary solutions and arrangements. However with the assistance of authorities, applying strategies and results of the plan provide the necessary situation for compiling and settling environment management system. Though, settling such a system has not yet been accomplished and does not seem to be accessible in near future. But it seems completely accessible in Kavir national park, due to its nature as a desert and presence of biosphere reserve and ecosystem trend. This is in fact a relative opportunity and chance for Kavir national park.
