This research is a basic study to construct the guideline to the development of birdwatching tours, for the purpose of coping with the demand of birdwatching tours that are on steady increase. Based on the characteristics and the case studies of birdw...
This research is a basic study to construct the guideline to the development of birdwatching tours, for the purpose of coping with the demand of birdwatching tours that are on steady increase. Based on the characteristics and the case studies of birdwatching tours, this paper examined the overall designing elements of birdwatching tours. For the efficient operation of birdwatching tours, it was found that (1) the function of ecological habitation, (2) the function of birdwatching activities, and (3) the function of learning and support would be necessary, and that the spatial structure that these functions are integrated would be necessary. Especially, the function of learning and support or the space supports effective birdwatching activities and induce consumption in an area so it is expected to play an important role in the development of birdwatching tours in migratory bird visiting areas. On the other hand, in the operation of birdwatching tours, it was found that the network with the relevant organizations and the system of eco ranger would play a big role.