Abstract
The Building of National Park Monitoring System in Korea Track: Parks and Natural Reserves Author(s): Bae Min-Ki, Ju-Hee Lee, Deok-Ho Cho The goal of this study was to build a Web-based national park monitoring system (WNPMS) using geographic information analysis system. To accomplish this first, this study selected and made integrated management indicators considering physical, ecological, and socio-psychological carrying capacity in a national park. Second, this study built an integrated management indicator database and inputted this database in a geographic information system. Third, this study connected this system with a statistical analysis program for execution of various multivariate analysis and spatial analysis. Finally, WNPMS identified the relationship among visitors, natural resources, and recreation facilities in the national park and forecast the future management status of each national park in Korea. The results of this study will contribute to prevent the damage of natural resources and facilities, improve visitors' satisfaction, prevent an excess of carrying capacity at national parks, and establish tailored management strategies for each national park. Bae Min-Ki Daegu University Tourism management @Daerim E-pyronhansaesnag 108-Dong 802-Ho Susung 4ga-Dong Susung-Gu 706-926 KR Phone: +82-53-850-6251 E-mail: luca27@empal.com Ju-Hee Lee Daegu University Tourism management 15 Nariri Jinryang-Eup Kyeungsan , Kyeungbuk 712-714 KR Phone: +82-53-850-6251 E-mail: jhlee3@daegu.ac.kr Deok-Ho Cho Daegu University Public Administration 15 Nariri Jinryang-Eup Kyeungsan , Kyeungbuk 712-714 KR Phone: +82-53-850-6167 E-mail: chodh@daegu.ac.kr |