GIS based Carrying Capacity Assessment for National Parks
- Lee, Woo-Kyun (Division of Environmental Science & Ecological Eng., Korea Univ.) ;
- Son, Min-Ho (Dept. of Environmental Science & Ecological Eng., Graduate school of Korea Univ.) ;
- Kwak, Doo-Ahn (Dept. of Environmental Science & Ecological Eng., Graduate school of Korea Univ.)
- Published : 2005.08.12
Abstract
A GIS application for assessment of carrying capacity for national parks was developed and presented in this study. Three criteria--ecological factors, facilities, and institutions--were employed as determining factors for assessing the carrying capacity. Using the GIS-based approach, the site-specific carrying capacity for the Chi-Ri National Park was assessed and a carrying capacity map was prepared. This carrying capacity map can be helpful in making policies for decentralizing visitors and keeping the park environmentally stable.