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Applying sustainability indicators to eco-tourism development: the case of Jeram Linang Amenity Forest, Kelantan

Sustainability is key to any long term eco-tourism development and particular performance indicators may be developed and applied to monitor the sustainable development of unique eco-tourism attractions. Jeram Linang Amenity Forest is unique in its scenic waterfalls, flora and fauna, and elevated...

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Main Authors: Jabil Mapjabil,, Mazdi Marzuki,, Rosmiza Mohd Zainol,, Ahmad Tharmizzie Mat Jusoh,, Ruzannna Syamimi Ramli,
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Published: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, UKM,Bangi 2015
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spelling my-ukm.journal.95572016-12-14T06:50:18Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9557/ Applying sustainability indicators to eco-tourism development: the case of Jeram Linang Amenity Forest, Kelantan Jabil Mapjabil, Mazdi Marzuki, Rosmiza Mohd Zainol, Ahmad Tharmizzie Mat Jusoh, Ruzannna Syamimi Ramli, Sustainability is key to any long term eco-tourism development and particular performance indicators may be developed and applied to monitor the sustainable development of unique eco-tourism attractions. Jeram Linang Amenity Forest is unique in its scenic waterfalls, flora and fauna, and elevated river flows. This study examined the level of sustainable development of this Kelantan’s eco-tourism resource based on visitors’ perceptions of sustainable indicators set by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO). A total of 140 respondents participated in this study. The study found waste dumping as a major problem in this amenity forest where the littering by irresponsible visitors had lead to the destruction of its beautiful scenery. Open burning within the area vicinity was also found to be undermining the pristine state of the forest despite its being a protected area under the jurisdiction of Ulu Sat Forest Reserve. All this point to the imperative of well planned and well executed remedial actions involving all stakeholders. Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, UKM,Bangi 2015-11 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9557/1/7.geografia-si-nov15-jabil_et_al-edam1.pdf Jabil Mapjabil, and Mazdi Marzuki, and Rosmiza Mohd Zainol, and Ahmad Tharmizzie Mat Jusoh, and Ruzannna Syamimi Ramli, (2015) Applying sustainability indicators to eco-tourism development: the case of Jeram Linang Amenity Forest, Kelantan. Geografia : Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 11 (12). pp. 64-73. ISSN 2180-2491 http://www.ukm.my/geografia/v2/index.php?cont=a&item=2&thn=2015&vol=11&issue=12&ver=loc
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description Sustainability is key to any long term eco-tourism development and particular performance indicators may be developed and applied to monitor the sustainable development of unique eco-tourism attractions. Jeram Linang Amenity Forest is unique in its scenic waterfalls, flora and fauna, and elevated river flows. This study examined the level of sustainable development of this Kelantan’s eco-tourism resource based on visitors’ perceptions of sustainable indicators set by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO). A total of 140 respondents participated in this study. The study found waste dumping as a major problem in this amenity forest where the littering by irresponsible visitors had lead to the destruction of its beautiful scenery. Open burning within the area vicinity was also found to be undermining the pristine state of the forest despite its being a protected area under the jurisdiction of Ulu Sat Forest Reserve. All this point to the imperative of well planned and well executed remedial actions involving all stakeholders.
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author Jabil Mapjabil,
Mazdi Marzuki,
Rosmiza Mohd Zainol,
Ahmad Tharmizzie Mat Jusoh,
Ruzannna Syamimi Ramli,
spellingShingle Jabil Mapjabil,
Mazdi Marzuki,
Rosmiza Mohd Zainol,
Ahmad Tharmizzie Mat Jusoh,
Ruzannna Syamimi Ramli,
Applying sustainability indicators to eco-tourism development: the case of Jeram Linang Amenity Forest, Kelantan
author_facet Jabil Mapjabil,
Mazdi Marzuki,
Rosmiza Mohd Zainol,
Ahmad Tharmizzie Mat Jusoh,
Ruzannna Syamimi Ramli,
author_sort Jabil Mapjabil,
title Applying sustainability indicators to eco-tourism development: the case of Jeram Linang Amenity Forest, Kelantan
title_short Applying sustainability indicators to eco-tourism development: the case of Jeram Linang Amenity Forest, Kelantan
title_full Applying sustainability indicators to eco-tourism development: the case of Jeram Linang Amenity Forest, Kelantan
title_fullStr Applying sustainability indicators to eco-tourism development: the case of Jeram Linang Amenity Forest, Kelantan
title_full_unstemmed Applying sustainability indicators to eco-tourism development: the case of Jeram Linang Amenity Forest, Kelantan
title_sort applying sustainability indicators to eco-tourism development: the case of jeram linang amenity forest, kelantan
publisher Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, UKM,Bangi
publishDate 2015
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