The role of ecotourism in the development of local community in Jordan: Dhana and Ajlun natural reserves: as a study models
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2019-01-14
2019-04-04
29 - 52
Keywords
- Ajloun Forest Reservation
- Dana Reservation.
- Ecotourism
- Protected Areas
Abstract
The study aimed to identify the role of ecotourism in the development of local communities near Dana and Ajloun reserves in Jordan. The methodology is based on a field study that targeted the views of the population in the local communities, in addition to interviews with the authorities in those reserves. The samples included 152 respondents from the communities of Ajloun, Arjan, Mahana, Rasun, Um Al-Yanbee, Tayara and Ba'oun, as well as 112 respondents from the villages of Qadisiya and Basira from Tafila Governorate. The study focused on several aspects that reflect the relation of protected areas to local communities, and identify the importance of protected areas in the development of local communities in terms of ecotourism business activities. On the other hand, the study showed some obstacles that might reduce the contribution of ecotourism to the development of local communities. The study recommended supporting the local people to establish their own ecotourism projects in order to achieve their economic benefit, provide the necessary services for tourists, and overcome the obstacles facing environmental tourism in natural reserves.
Alquran, R., Makhamreh, Z., & Rawadieh, Z. (2021). The role of ecotourism in the development of local community in Jordan: Dhana and Ajlun natural reserves: as a study models. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), 35(1), 29–52. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-001-002
[1]R. Alquran, Z. Makhamreh, and Z. Rawadieh, “The role of ecotourism in the development of local community in Jordan: Dhana and Ajlun natural reserves: as a study models,” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 29–52, Jan. 2021, doi: 10.35552/0247-035-001-002.
Alquran, Rola, et al. “The Role of Ecotourism in the Development of Local Community in Jordan: Dhana and Ajlun Natural Reserves: As a Study Models.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 35, no. 1, Jan. 2021, pp. 29–52. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-001-002.
1.Alquran R, Makhamreh Z, Rawadieh Z. The role of ecotourism in the development of local community in Jordan: Dhana and Ajlun natural reserves: as a study models. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) [Internet]. 2021 Jan;35(1):29–52. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-001-002
Alquran, Rola, Zeyad Makhamreh, and Zaid Rawadieh. “The Role of Ecotourism in the Development of Local Community in Jordan: Dhana and Ajlun Natural Reserves: As a Study Models.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) 35, no. 1 (January 2021): 29–52. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-001-002.
دور السياحة البيئية في تنمية المجتمع المحلي في الأردن: محميتي ضانا وعجلون أنموذجاً
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معلومات المقال
2019-01-14
2019-04-04
29 - 52
الكلمات الإفتتاحية
- Ajloun Forest Reservation
- Dana Reservation.
- Ecotourism
- Protected Areas
الملخص
هدفت الدراسة التعرف إلى دور السياحة البيئية في تنمية وتطوير المجتمعات المحلية القريبة من محميتي ضانا وعجلون في الأردن؛ وذلك من خلال الدراسة الميدانية التي استهدفت آراء السكان في التجمعات القريبة من المحميات، إضافة إلى مقابلات مع الجهات المسؤولة في تلك المحميات. وشملت الدراسة 152 مبحوثاً من التجمعات السكانية من محافظة عجلون "عرجان ومحنا وراسون وأم الينابيع وطيارة وباعون"، وكذلك 112 مبحوثاً من قريتي القادسية وبصيرا من محافظة الطفيلة. وقد ركزت الدراسة على عدة محاور تعكس علاقة المحميات بالمجتمعات المحلية، حيث أظهرت وجود أهمية بالغة للمحميات في تنمية المجتمعات المحلية، كما أبرزت الدراسة محورية السياحة البيئية في تنمية المجتمعات. من جهة أخرى أظهرت الدراسة وجود بعض المعوقات أمام زيادة مساهمة السياحة البيئية في تنمية المجتمعات. وقد أوصت الدراسة بضرورة دعم السكان المحليين في مناطق السياحة البيئية لإقامة المشاريع التنموية الخاصة بهم بما يحقق الفائدة الاقتصادية لهم، وتوفير الخدمات اللازمة للسياح، وللتغلب على المعوقات التي تواجه السياحة البيئية في المحميات الطبيعية.
Alquran, R., Makhamreh, Z., & Rawadieh, Z. (2021). The role of ecotourism in the development of local community in Jordan: Dhana and Ajlun natural reserves: as a study models. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), 35(1), 29–52. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-001-002
[1]R. Alquran, Z. Makhamreh, and Z. Rawadieh, “The role of ecotourism in the development of local community in Jordan: Dhana and Ajlun natural reserves: as a study models,” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 29–52, Jan. 2021, doi: 10.35552/0247-035-001-002.
Alquran, Rola, et al. “The Role of Ecotourism in the Development of Local Community in Jordan: Dhana and Ajlun Natural Reserves: As a Study Models.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 35, no. 1, Jan. 2021, pp. 29–52. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-001-002.
1.Alquran R, Makhamreh Z, Rawadieh Z. The role of ecotourism in the development of local community in Jordan: Dhana and Ajlun natural reserves: as a study models. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) [Internet]. 2021 Jan;35(1):29–52. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-001-002
Alquran, Rola, Zeyad Makhamreh, and Zaid Rawadieh. “The Role of Ecotourism in the Development of Local Community in Jordan: Dhana and Ajlun Natural Reserves: As a Study Models.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) 35, no. 1 (January 2021): 29–52. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-035-001-002.
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