Forests

Issues in Wildlife Tourism in Karnataka

Publications
This study documents the issues of Wildlife Tourism in Karnataka. The impacts of tourism is illustrated through detailed studies on Karnataka's Bandipur National Park, Bilgiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, and Bannerghatta National Park.

Protected areas for wildlife conservation present one of the most complex issues of socio-economic and ecological dimensions as
They have often been the cause of displacement of communities dependant on forest areas. They also face myriad other pressures such as mining, quarrying, industries and more recently, from an increase in tourism activities.
 
 

Geographies
India, Karnataka
Local Regions/Cities
Bandipur National Park, Bilgiri Rangaswamy Temple, Bannerghatta National Park, Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole Tribals

EQUATIONS is a research, policy, and advocacy organisation working on tourism and development issues in India. Our work has focused on the economic, environmental, social, cultural, political and administrative impacts of tourism particularly on people living in and around tourism destinations. We collaborate closely with organisations and peoples movements, to influence people-centered forms of tourism & policies that ensure significant local benefits and take into account the negative impacts of an unbridled growth of tourism.

 

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