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H. Madadi, H. Moradi, S. Fakheran, M. Jokar , T. Makki,
Volume 3, Issue 9 (12-2014)
Abstract
The most common sources of environmental noise are human transportation systems which can have catastrophic effects on physiology and behavior of wildlife species. Spatial models of noise propagation from roads in ecological sensitive region could be very useful tools for prediction of roads impacts. The goal of our study was to apply a straightforward, accurate, and affordable approach for modeling noise impacts from Isfahan’s west ringway, which passes through Ghamishloo wildlife refuge. We used the System for the Prediction of Acoustic Detectability noise model (SPreAD-GIS). For this study, land use map, meteorological data, topography map, and noise source characteristics were used as the model inputs. We compared the model results to wildlife occurrences to evaluate how noise effects could impact threatened animals. The key affected species of the study area Goitered gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa) and wild sheep (Ovis orientalis isphahanica), were considered for impact analysis. The results showed that in the areas with noise intensity lower that 20 db the animal has no actions and the area is known as “calm area”, however the areas with noise intensity higher than 20 db is as “disturbance and action” area. The comparison of the results of both species showed that the results vary based on their habitat and behavior, and we found the higher noise impacts on distribution of Goitered gazelle in the study area.
M. Masoodi, A. R. Salman Mahiny, M. Mohammadzadeh, S. H. Mirkarimi,
Volume 4, Issue 12 (9-2015)
Abstract
Today, ecotourism is a major tourist activity around the world. Ecotourism is one of the strategies for supporting conservation and ensuring income in the protected areas. When implemented within the capabilities of natural systems evaluated based on natural and socio-economic factors, ecotourism can simultaneously lead to regional prosperity and environmental protection. The goal of research is determination of natural potential, recreational opportunity, and effective factors in their choice in natural areas. The area is located south of the Caspian Sea in Mazandaran and Golestan Provinces. We used questionnaires and field survey for collecting public opinions. Results indicated the high tendency of visitors for bird watching, swimming, nature photography and filming and boating among all the suggested recreational activities. Also, the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were used for assessment of the relationships between age, sex and visitor groups and recreational activities. We found significant relationships between the groups in many of recreational activities such as research, resting and photography and filming of nature. The results of this study showed this area lacked sufficient facilities for visitors, therefore planning, preparation and implementation of comprehensive tourism infrastructure are essential to attract more ecotourists that can also reduce negative effects of recreational activities on the environment.
