Author(s)

Wenhui Shan ¹, Dongqing Zhang ², Lingjuan Liu ³, Yunmei Qiu ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ College of Business, Lishui University, Lishui, Zhejiang, 323000, China
² Jingning Conservation Center, Qianjiangyuan-Baishanzu National Park, Jingning Zhejiang 323500, China
³ Longquan Conservation Center, Qianjiangyuan-Baishanzu National Park, Longquan Zhejiang 323700, China

Corresponding Author

Yunmei Qiu

ABSTRACT

National park hold significant value for scientific research, education, and ecology. Conducting nature education activities is a crucial means of realizing the educational potential of national park. Understanding public demand for nature education in national park is essential for the development of a comprehensive national park nature education system. This study focuses on visitors to Baishanzu National Park, employing field research and questionnaire surveys to assess public awareness and demand for nature education. The findings aim to contribute to the construction and advancement of nature education in national park.

KEYWORDS

National park; nature education; public demand

CITE THIS PAPER

Wenhui Shan, Dongqing Zhang, Lingjuan Liu, Yunmei Qiu, Analysis of Public Cognition and Demand for Nature Education in National Park: A Case Study of Baishanzu National Park. Tourism Management and Technology Economy (2024) Vol. 7: 68-76. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/tmte.2024.070308.

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