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Ecological Impacts of the Himalayan Region in West Bengal

Ecological Impacts of the Himalayan Region in West Bengal

Achintya Barman, Monami Barman, Asik Rahaman Jamader
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 15
ISBN13: 9798369308233|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369347140|EISBN13: 9798369308240
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0823-3.ch005
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Barman, Achintya, et al. "Ecological Impacts of the Himalayan Region in West Bengal." Mountain Tourism and Ecological Impacts: Himalayan Region and Beyond, edited by Soumendra Nath Biswas and Pradip Kumar, IGI Global, 2024, pp. 47-61. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0823-3.ch005

APA

Barman, A., Barman, M., & Jamader, A. R. (2024). Ecological Impacts of the Himalayan Region in West Bengal. In S. Biswas & P. Kumar (Eds.), Mountain Tourism and Ecological Impacts: Himalayan Region and Beyond (pp. 47-61). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0823-3.ch005

Chicago

Barman, Achintya, Monami Barman, and Asik Rahaman Jamader. "Ecological Impacts of the Himalayan Region in West Bengal." In Mountain Tourism and Ecological Impacts: Himalayan Region and Beyond, edited by Soumendra Nath Biswas and Pradip Kumar, 47-61. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0823-3.ch005

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Abstract

The establishment of protected areas, the promotion of responsible tourist behavior, and the adoption of sustainable tourism practices: the effectiveness of these measures will be assessed based on their contribution to biodiversity conservation, local community empowerment, and overall environmental sustainability. The chapter will provide recommendations for the future management of mountain tourism in the Himalayan region and beyond. These recommendations will include the need for stronger regulations and enforcement mechanisms to ensure that tourism activities do not harm delicate ecosystems. Additionally, it will emphasize the importance of community involvement and education in promoting sustainable tourism practices and raising awareness about the value of biodiversity. In conclusion, mountain tourism in the Himalayan region and beyond has the potential to promote economic growth and cultural exchange. However, it is crucial to acknowledge and address the ecological impacts associated with this form of tourism.

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