Site suitability evaluation for ecotourism potential areas using RS and GIS: a case study of Wadi Wurayah, Fujairah, UAE

World Heritage Site: Wadi Wurayah

Publication Year: 2015

Publication Type: Conference paper

Publication Identifier: WHEAEE58C14DC

Summary

A land suitability map for ecotourism potential areas was developed using GIS techniques, identifying highly suitable regions primarily within protected zones of Wadi Wurayah, UAE. The study prioritized sites based on landscape characteristics, visibility, topography, accessibility, and community factors, providing a systematic approach to ecotourism resource utilization. This methodology offers a framework for optimal land use planning in tourism development while ensuring sustainable conservation practices.

Citation

Abou-Elnour, A., Pallathucheril, V., & Abou-Elnour, A. (2015). Site suitability evaluation for ecotourism potential areas using RS and GIS: a case study of Wadi Wurayah, Fujairah, UAE. Remote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems for Sustainability XII, 9610, 961002. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2186783

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