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http://dx.doi.org/10.14578/jkfs.2017.106.3.353

A Research on Recognition and Needs of Mountain Village Residents about the Introduction of Mountain Eco-Tourism  

Kim, Jong-Ho (Division of Global Forestry, National Institute of Forest Science)
Kim, Ye-Ji (Division of Forest Welfare, National Institute of Forest Science)
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Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science / v.106, no.3, 2017 , pp. 353-361 More about this Journal
Abstract
This survey was conducted to study the mountain village residents' needs and awareness of eco-tourism. The survey included opinions about introducing Eco-tourism, Residents' willingness to join, types of policies to push forward, requirements to Korea Forest Service and expected outcomes. 346 residents were selected for this survey from 33 mountain eco-villages established by Korea Forest Service and 24 rural experience villages established by Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and they respectively participated in this survey through interview from June $17^{th}$ 2015 to September $17^{th}$ 2015. As a result of major analysis, the survey showed that 86.7% of residents were in favor of the introduction of mountain village eco-tourism and 78.3% of those questioned showed the willingness of their participation of the program. Also 42.2% of respondents reacted positively that Korea Forest Service, associated administration agency and local government should be cooperated when the policies are established. 60.4% of respondents said they expect installment of recreational facilities and 67.6% said they expect development of eco-tourism program, which were respectively the highest rate as the requirements to be supported when the eco-tourism program are introduced. 86.1% said that increasing visitors will help mountain villages more revitalized as eco-tourism is introduced. This research is expected to provide information when making the mountain eco-tourism policy in the future.
Keywords
mountain Eco-tourism; mountain Eco-village; introduction of Eco-tourism; Eco-tourism program; mountain Eco-tourism policy;
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