Semester
Fall
Date of Graduation
2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MS
College
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
Department
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources
Committee Chair
Chad Pierskalla.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify a range of stakeholder (tourism providers, resource managers, elected officials, tour operators and tourists) perceptions, issues and concerns of Savannah, Georgia's, urban forests to help develop opportunities for the growing sustainable tourism industry. Stakeholder interviews were conducted using an open ended, semi-structured questionnaire. Based on the three dimensions and the scope of sustainable development, the themes, trends and patterns that emerged were utilized to assess the current issues facing Savannah's urban forest. Through content data analysis, four overarching themes surfaced: development, preservation, balance, and diversity. The results of this study indicate a strong connection between urban forestry and sustainable tourism development.
Recommended Citation
Casinelli, Stacy L., "The role of urban forests in sustainable tourism development: A case study of Savannah, GA" (2009). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 2911.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/2911