Browse > Article

A Study on Community Member Perception due to Impacts on Development of the Dulegil in Bukhansan National Park  

Yoo, Ki-Joon (Division of Tourism, Sangji Univ.)
Han, Bong-Ho (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Univ. of Seoul)
Choi, Jin-Woo (HUNECO Urban Ecology Research Center HUNECO)
Hur, Ji-Yeon (Graduate School, Univ. of Seoul)
Publication Information
Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology / v.26, no.1, 2012 , pp. 113-124 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze community members' perception due to impacts on use and development of Dulegil in Bukhansan National Park. The study was conducted by questionnaire survey sent to community members of the vicinity of Dulegil. Average score of positive impact on the local community was 3.2. Positive impacts mentioned by community members were 'heightened pride in their community with increased community image' and 'improvement of landscape and natural environment.' Improved residents' awareness of landscape and natural environment indicated that Dulegil almost accomplished intended goal of preservation of ecosystem. However, actual effects on ecosystem preservation and local economy were not perceptible yet. Score of negative impact was 2.8 on average. 'Traffic congestion' and 'increase in noise level' were considered the most serious among the negative impacts. Environmental pollution and destruction of vegetation in the lowland were deemed relatively bad. Regarding resident awareness of community, those in their 50s and older were quite satisfied with the community. However, young people showed lower level of satisfaction. In order to satisfy all ages, infrastructure and programs for the youth should be in place. To minimize negative awareness of impacts of Dulegil, visitor's attitude should be changed, and education and training on the value and mind set of horizontal hiking are required.
Keywords
POSITIVE IMPACTS; ECOSYSTEM PRESERVATION; NEGATIVE IMPACTS; VISITORS ATTITUDE; HORIZONTAL HIKING;
Citations & Related Records
Times Cited By KSCI : 2  (Citation Analysis)
연도 인용수 순위
1 Cho, W., J.S. Kim, J.Y. Kim and K.J. Lee(2009) A study on Nature Trail Considering Ecological Characteristic in Wooiryeong Road, Bukhansan National Park. Presented at the 19th annual meeting of the Korean Society of Environment and Ecology Conference, Jeonju, Korea, October 16, pp. 111-114.
2 Cho, W.K., H.J. Yun and S.B. Im(2011) A Study on Visitor Satisfacation for Bukhansan Dulegil. Journal of the Koream Institute of Landscape Architecture 39(4): 60-73. (in Korean with English abstract)
3 Han, B.H., J.W. Choi, K.J. Yoo and T.H. Noh(2010) A Study on Eco Trail Planning in Bukhansan National Park. Presented at the 20th annual meeting of the Korean Society of Environment and Ecology Conference, Seoul, Korea, April 16, pp. 193-197.
4 Han, B.H., J.W. Choi, T.H. Noh and S.S. Im(2011) A Study on Beach Trail Planning in Taeanhaean National Park. Presented at the 21th annual meeting of the Korean Society of Environment and Ecology Conference, Daegu, Korea, April 15, pp. 128-132.
5 Han, S.Y.(2008) Estimating the Economic Impact of Hallasan National Park Using an Input-Output Model. Kor. J. Forest Recreation 12(2): 21-26. (in Korean with English abstract)
6 Kim, J.M.(2011) Preceptions on the Nature Trail in the National Park in the City - Focused on the Seoulite's Perception on Dulegil in Bukhansan National Park, Korea -. Kor. J. Env. Eco. 25(1): 102-110. (in Korean with English abstract)
7 KNPS(2010) Study on the user satisfaction of Dulegil in Bukhansan National Park. Korea National Park Service Report, Seoul, Korea, 27pp. (in Korean)
8 KNPS(2011) Study on the effect of Dulegil in Bukhansan National Park. Korea National Park Service Report, Seoul, Korea. 39pp. (in Korean)
9 Koh, M.S.(2005) An Empirical Study on the Determinants of City Image - adapting the place marketing concept -. Ph. D. thesis, Chonnam National University, 94pp. (in Korean with English abstract)
10 Lee, M.H.(2009) Estimating the ripple effects on the Regional Economy of Jirisan National Park. Master's thesis, Kyungpook National University, 53pp. (in Korean with English abstract)
11 Moon, C.H.(2007) The Effect of Ecotourism Development on Local Community: Focus on Residents' Consciousness Status in Economic, Sociocultural and Environmental Aspects. Journal of regional studies 15(1): 71-94. (in Korean with English abstract)
12 Moon, K.W.(2011) A Study on Social and Cultural Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Local Residents : Focusing on Kangwon Land. Master's thesis, Kangwon National University, 69pp. (in Korean with English abstract)
13 NPRI(2009) Econimic Impacts of National Park Using Regional Input-Ouput Model. National Park Research Institute Report, Namwon, Korea, 170pp.
14 NPRI(2010) Econimic Impacts of National Park Using Regional Input-Ouput Model. National Park Research Institute Report, Namwon, Korea, 158pp.
15 Segyeilbo(2010) http://www.segye.com/. (in Korean)