POSSIBILITIES OF USING FOREST ECOSYSTEM SERVICES ON THE EXAMPLE OF RECREATIONAL FUNCTION
Blanka Giertliová, Iveta Hajdúchová, Jakub Riegelský
Strony: 228-239
Opublikowano: 23 Oct 2023
DOI: 10.62991/EB1996210447
Wyświetlenia: 800
Pobrania: 105
Streszczenie: Renewable resources and their efficient, sustainable use are coming to the fore. Forest ecosystems provide a wide range of services that are vital for both human well-being and the health of the planet. As the recognition of the importance of ecosystem services grows, various financing strategies have been developed to support conservation efforts. The forest’s recreational function can serve as an additional financial source for both public and private entities. Forests offer a wide range of recreational opportunities and experiences that attract visitors and tourists, generating revenue and supporting local economies. The article analyzes the question of the use the forest's recreational function, using the example of a treetop sidewalk in Bachledova dolina. The aim is to analyze the benefits and hazards related to the development of a treetop sidewalk as an object supporting the forest's recreational function. Economic research indicates that such a project would be both economically and financially efficient. Additionally, some positive socio-economic consequences on the investigated locality were observed, such as employment creation directly tied to the attraction's provision of services, as well as related occupations in gastronomic establishments and tourism. On the other hand, it is important to note that there are several undesirable consequences. These effects are mostly influenced by increased tourist traffic in the area, but they may also be influenced by a potential conflict between the project's owner and the impacted owners and users of forest land. In conclusion, it should be emphasized that it's important to manage the recreational use of forests sustainably to avoid negative impacts on the natural environment and to maintain the long-term attractiveness of the area. Balancing the conservation of ecosystem services with recreational activities can ensure that forests continue to provide economic benefits while preserving their ecological value.
Słowa kluczowe: forest ecosystem services, recreation function, economic and financial efficiency, treetop sidewalk
Cytowanie artykułu: Blanka Giertliová, Iveta Hajdúchová, Jakub Riegelský. POSSIBILITIES OF USING FOREST ECOSYSTEM SERVICES ON THE EXAMPLE OF RECREATIONAL FUNCTION. Journal of International Scientific Publications: Economy & Business 17, 228-239 (2023). https://doi.org/10.62991/EB1996210447
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