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Comparison of model protected areas - evaluation of the quality and connectivity of habitats
Hrdina, Aleš ; Romportl, Dušan (advisor) ; Matějček, Tomáš (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with the biodiversity hotspots - high biodiversity areas with a large proportion of endemic species, which also has already lost a significant part of its natural habitat. The historical development of the biodiversity hotspots concept is described, all 34 hotspots is characterized, species diversity and endemism of plants and animals, potential natural vegetation is analysed, as well as threats, anthropogenic impact and conservation considering protected areas, categories I-IV areas of the IUCN protected areas management system, and national parks. A complete digital vector database of national parks was created. Qualitative importance of each hotspot is evaluated using the Myers method and areas of the world with the highest conservation priority are identified. Keywords: biodiversity hotspots, habitat quality, protected areas, national parks
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Ecotourism and sustainability in protected areas of the Czech Republic
Jonák, Michal ; Rynda, Ivan (advisor) ; Ulčák, Zbyněk (referee)
The main research objective of this master thesis paper is discovering links between ecotourism and sustainability. The paper is specifically focusing on theoretical potential of ecotourism and its ability to create conditions for long-term sustainability. The theoretical potential of ecotourism is confronted with opinion of experts within semi-structured interviews, which are analysed using framework analysis. The compatibility of ecotourism and sustainability is then closely examined in a case study of Slavkovsky les protected area. The case study shows that development of sustainability through ecotourism (or tourism) can be expected under certain conditions. The case study results also indicate that it is possible to create a simplified theoretical model, which can be applied to other suitable protected areas in the Czech Republic if appropriate modifications take place. More detailed research of individual sustainability aspects recognized in ecotourism could possibly deliver a more precise and specific model. This model could then provide a more reliable framework to estimate the potential of individual protected areas to use ecotourism as its development tool. Key words: tourism, ecotourism, sustainable tourism, sustainability, sustainable development, protected areas, framework analysis
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Legal regulation of National Parcs in the Czech Republic
Chlíbek, Pavel ; Žákovská, Karolina (advisor) ; Stejskal, Vojtěch (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with a legal regulation of National Parks in the Czech Republic. The National parks are declared within territorial nature conservation in places with unaffected ecosystems or ecosystems little influenced by people. The thesis is composed of ten chapters dealing with declaring of National Parks, protective conditions, visitor rules, management plans, zoning systems and buffer zones. The separate parts focus on the possibility of establishing fees in National Park areas and reaching a compromise between nature conservation and tourism. The closing part looks at the imperfections of institutions of National Parks. The aim of the thesis is to analyze an effective legal regulation and then to propose its modification in order to protect nature more efficiently in the area of National Parks.
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Sustainable tourism in selected protected areas in the Czech Republic
Görner, Tomáš
The designation of protected areas is currently the most widely adopted means of conserving natural ecosystems. Whilst the conservation of nature is the primary concern in protected areas, it is also recognized that meeting the needs and priorities of participants (e. g. local residents, visitors) is vital to the long-term survival of such areas. Studies dealing with attitudes of participants may improve protected area management, and help to identify the problems in the area. The Ph.D. thesis "Sustainable tourism in selected protected areas in the Czech Republic" was carried out in Krkonose National Park (KPNAP), Sumava National Park (NP) and Protected Landscape Area (PLA) in the Czech Republic and in Karkonoski Park Narodowy (KPN) in Poland. Many socioenvironmental research studies have been done focusing on the problems of tourism in these areas. The results of these studies could be affected by the timing and location of the survey. The main objective of the research is to compare characteristics and attitudes of visitors and local people in protected areas in different seasons (winter and summer) and in different types of protected areas (national parks and protected landscape area). The first part of the results finds the differences between perceptions and attitudes of visitors of the...
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Sustainable tourism in selected protected areas in the Czech Republic
Görner, Tomáš ; Čihař, Martin (advisor) ; Fialová, Dana (referee) ; Plesník, Jan (referee)
The designation of protected areas is currently the most widely adopted means of conserving natural ecosystems. Whilst the conservation of nature is the primary concern in protected areas, it is also recognized that meeting the needs and priorities of participants (e. g. local residents, visitors) is vital to the long-term survival of such areas. Studies dealing with attitudes of participants may improve protected area management, and help to identify the problems in the area. The Ph.D. thesis "Sustainable tourism in selected protected areas in the Czech Republic" was carried out in Krkonose National Park (KPNAP), Sumava National Park (NP) and Protected Landscape Area (PLA) in the Czech Republic and in Karkonoski Park Narodowy (KPN) in Poland. Many socioenvironmental research studies have been done focusing on the problems of tourism in these areas. The results of these studies could be affected by the timing and location of the survey. The main objective of the research is to compare characteristics and attitudes of visitors and local people in protected areas in different seasons (winter and summer) and in different types of protected areas (national parks and protected landscape area). The first part of the results finds the differences between perceptions and attitudes of visitors of the...
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Equine tourism in National Park České Švýcarsko and prague's agglomeration
Krejčová, Linda ; Čermák, Daniel (advisor) ; Thöndlová, Gabriela (referee)
Tato diplomová práce je studií, kvalitativním výzkumem, který má za cíl zjistit, zda ve vybraných dvou oblastech, chráněném a nechráněném území, funguje jezdecká turistika a do jaké míry odpovídá konceptu šetrné turistiky. Vzhledem k tomu, že jezdecká turistika je velmi mladý rozvíjející se druh sportovní aktivity, věnuje se práce i zodpovězení otázek, jaké má v dané oblasti jezdecká turistika podmínky a zda při jejím provozu nedochází k uživatelskému konfliktu na stezkách nebo jiným sporům. Důležité bylo i zjištění míry spolupráce jednotlivých aktérů, které tvoří komunikační síť. Pro realizaci výzkumu byla zvolena kvalitativní strategie sběru dat pomocí polostrukturovaných rozhovorů a analýza získaných dat prostřednictvím metody zakotvené teorie. Koncept tzv. měkké turistiky vychází z rešerše odborné literatury. Její znaky de facto apelují na dodržování zásad trvale udržitelného rozvoje, ze kterého tak nutně vychází teoretický rámec rozhovorů. Klíčová slova: jezdecká turistika, metoda zakotvené teorie, chráněná území, trvale udržitelný rozvoj, šetrná turistika, hipostezka, síť aktérů, komunikace, regionální politika, udržitelný cestovní ruch. Abstract My thesis is a qualitative research using inductive methods. Its aim is to create a theory about management of equine tourism in two selected areas,...
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The comparation of world protected areas
Hrdina, Aleš ; Matějček, Tomáš (advisor) ; Šenová, Vendula (referee)
This thesis deals with the origin and development of protected areas, conservation organisations and systems of protected area management categories. It focuses on the 1994 system and its modification in 2008. The categories are defined and compared. Development of the number and area of protected areas and national parks in the world is studied, and also pros and weaknesses of the system of protected area management categories. The main objective is to create a database of national parks in the world, which includes the 3,227 areas, having an area of over 5,000,000 square kilometers. Part of the thesis is also an analysis of national parks according to continents.
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Legal regime applicable to land in the protected areas and protective zones
Hrazdilová, Dana ; Žákovská, Karolina (advisor) ; Stejskal, Vojtěch (referee)
Legal regime applicable to land in the protected areas and protective zones The aim of my thesis is to analyse the legal regime, which is applied to the protected areas and protective zones. Both institutes can be grouped among the environment protection instruments. They are also applied to the protection of other objects (e.g., water mains, cultural monuments, electric communications), especially they are applied to the protected areas. They are universal instruments because they are used in various branches of law. To achieve the objective, which is to establish the protected areas and protective zones, limitation of property rights to the respective immovables happen. The level of regulation is not always the same. Particular limitations are various and they are contained either directly in a respective act or in a regulation, which establishes a protected area or protective zone, or they are mentioned in both legal enactments. They can be formed as restrictions of particular activities with the possibility of making an exception (there are also absolute restrictions, in this case no exceptions can be made) or as activities, which can be performed only when they are approved by a respective authority. Most often the limitations happen in the field of farming and building activities. In my...
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Public behaviour in protected areas - possible psychological interventions
Zahradníková, Šárka ; Štětovská, Iva (advisor) ; Uhlář, Pavel (referee)
The thesis presents results of a qualitative research conducted in The Giant Mountains National Park (Czech Republic). The research objective was to assess effects of various behaviour modification strategies on rule acceptance among Park visitors. Using a particular group of visitors (i.e. skialpinists) as an example, the conflict relationship between Park authorities and the public is described, as well as its sources and consequences for conservation efforts. Moreover, effectivity of six psychological strategies (participation, modelling, feedback providing, information providing, social norms highlighting and prompts) aimed at enhancing rule acceptance is discussed, based on focus group, as well as "real life test" data.
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Analysis of Littering in the protected areas of the Czech Republic
Hejdová, Jiřina ; Benešová, Libuše (advisor) ; Kotoulová, Zdenka (referee)
The problems of litter are now getting to the forefront of attention in the realm of waste research. The phenomenon of littering is monitored especially in towns, but not so much outside the urbanized areas. Waste represents, for both esthetic and conservationist reasons, an undesirable phenomenon. This holds true for the protected areas in particular. This Master's Thesis is concerned with the analysis of litter, which should be the first step in the prevention and solution of the problems of littering. Three protected landscape areas and two national parks were chosen for this survey. Two tourist trails were selected in each protected area - the main and the minor one. The collection of litter was carried out in spring, summer and autumn. Collected waste was categorized at first and then a number of pieces, weight and volume were set for each category concerned. The largest amount of litter was collected in the National park Krkonoše and the smallest in the Protected landscape area Kokořínsko. The largest number of litter pieces is represented by cigarette waste, followed by plastic and hygienic waste. PET bottles were the most common type of litter pieces found in the category of beverage containers. Three quarters of all litter was found on the main trails. The most litter was collected in the...
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