期刊
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
卷 58, 期 -, 页码 175-183出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.tourman.2016.10.019
关键词
Beach; Coastal dunes; Human impact; Vegetation; BACI; Veracruz; Low and medium density tourism
资金
- [37009-CONACYT-FOMIX]
The paradox of development vs. protection and conservation of the coasts highlights the need to determine if tourism and conservation can be compatible rather than opposite activities. We analyzed the spatial and temporal changes in vegetation cover, composition and diversity in three beaches located in the state of Veracruz (Mexico) with different levels of tourism activity (Natural, Trailer Park and Hotels). We calculated tourist density and evaluated vegetation cover, species richness and diversity and analyzed the changes before and after three holiday seasons (winter, spring and summer). The Natural site had the highest vegetation cover (42.8 m(2)), species richness (14) and diversity (1.50), and Trailer Park the lowest (4.9 m(2), 8 species, and 0.897 respectively). The BACI (Before-After-Control-Design) analysis showed no significant differences before and after the holiday seasons. Our results show how low and medium density tourism can be compatible with the protection of beach and coastal dune vegetation. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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