Visitor Impacts on Trails in the Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park, Nepal
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10887178 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sanjay K Nepal (0000-0003-0464-5618, Texas A&M University, corresponding author), Stella Amor Nepal (Texas A&M University) |
| Year | 2004 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 334-340 |
| Publication date | 2004-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | AMBIO (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0044-7447 • E-ISSN: 1654-7209 |
| Publisher | Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (PUBLISHER • SE) |
| DOI | 10.1579/0044-7447-33.6.334 |
| PMID | 15387069 |
| OpenAlex | W2173439765 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 13 |
| References cited | 2 |
This study summarizes findings of a visitor impact study conducted in the Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park, Nepal. The effect of visitor use, and the influence of environmental characteristics on trail conditions are investigated. Seven trails divided into 208 trail segments, and with a total length of 90 kilometers were included in the assessment. A four-class rating system has been used for the assessment of trail conditions. Arc/Info and Arc/View geographic information system (GIS) are used to analyze spatial patterns of impacts. The study indicates a strong correlation between visitor use and trail degradation. However, locational and environmental factors are equally important variables. The study concludes that more systematic, and experimental studies are needed that can make a clear distinction between human-induced trail damage and the effects of natural factors
Archaeology · Cartography · Environmental impact assessment · Environmental planning · Environmental protection · Environmental resource management · Geographic information system · Geography · National park · Natural (archaeology · Natural park · Visitor pattern · Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking · Computer Science · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Ecology · Environmental Science · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
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| Unique citing works | 13 |
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| Citations per year | 0,68 |
| Citation span | 2007 - 2025 (19) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 12 |