Impact assessment of eco-tourism on visitors and villagers in Satpuda National Park, Madhya Pradesh
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31/12/2008
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Journal of Tropical Forestry
Satpura National Park has been one of the most liked places of eco-tourism in Madhya Pradesh because of its hilly location. Having been interested in assessment of ecotourism in terms of its objective that is encouragement towards protection and growth in the quantity and quality of forest and environment and betterment of the local people, this study was conducted to know its impact on visitors and local people. It has been found that the ecotourism in this park has brought significant impact on both in terms of its ultimate objective.