Design of Bisotun Forest Park in Order to Develop Centralized Outdoor Recreation Utilizing Ecological Tourism Model

Subject Areas : Environmental managment

Loghman Bagherian ¹ (M.Sc. Environmental Design, Department of Environmental Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran)
Nasim Sahraei Nejad ² (Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran)
Hossein Moosavi Fatemi ³ (Instructor, Department of Environmental Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.)

Received: 2021-07-13 Accepted : 2022-01-29 Published : 2022-03-21

Keywords: Ecological capability assessment, design, Centralized Recreation, Forest Park,

Abstract :

Background and Aim: With the increase in population and urban life, the human need for recreation and spending leisure time in natural environments has increased. In such circumstances, there is a need to develop and construct forest parks, as one of the most important recreational resources in cities, for protection of resources and reserves, attracting tourists, generating income, relaxation and so on. The purpose of this study is to design Biston Forest Park in order to develop centralized recreation and use Gabri as a model for improving the quality of forest parks in Kermanshah province. Methods: The research method is analytical description in order to use the facts and data processing and the purpose of the application and development is considered. Further data collection in library studies has also been done through field surveys. Point picking and control of data obtained by GPS device to estimate the potential for leisure planning. Results: Data analysis was provided through maps prepared in GIS software and by combining existing maps with ecological capabilitiy map of the region. Accordingly, appropriate land uses were determined in the study area and then zoning was performed. Then, using the land use model and the ecological model of tourism, a model for the development of centralized recreation of the site was presented and strategies for designing the Biston Forest Park were explained. Using this model and strategies, as well as the analysis of zones based on ecological and aesthetic characteristics on a micro scale, zones that were suitable for the development of focused recreation were identified. Discussion and Conclusion: After identifying suitable zones for the development of centralized recreation, zone number two was selected for planning and presenting a strategic plan using the ecological model of tourism.

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