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The tourism experience of park rangers in Los Glaciares National Park and Ischigualasto Provincial Park during the COVID-19 pandemic ; La experiencia turística de los guardaparques en Parque Nacional Los Glaciares y Parque Provincial Ischigualasto durante la pandemia por COVID-19

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العنوان: The tourism experience of park rangers in Los Glaciares National Park and Ischigualasto Provincial Park during the COVID-19 pandemic ; La experiencia turística de los guardaparques en Parque Nacional Los Glaciares y Parque Provincial Ischigualasto durante la pandemia por COVID-19
المؤلفون: OYARZÚN VERA, Marcos, ANDRADA, Yamila, BONILLO, Marcelo
المصدر: Informes Científicos Técnicos - UNPA; Vol. 16 Núm. 2 (2024); 156-173 ; 1852-4516
بيانات النشر: Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia Austral
سنة النشر: 2024
مصطلحات موضوعية: COVID-19, áreas protegidas, turismo, guardaparques, resiliencia organizacional, protected areas, tourism, park rangers, organizational resilience
الوصف: This study analyzes the impact of the global pandemic of COVID-19 on the tourism activity and experiences of park rangers in Los Glaciares National Park and Ischigualasto Provincial Park, Argentina. Using a qualitative approach, in-depth interviews and thematic analysis were conducted to explore the experiences and adaptations of park rangers during this period. The research reveals how the pandemic affected not only park operations, but also the emotional and occupational well-being of park rangers. Key adaptation strategies were identified, such as the implementation of prevention measures, the maintenance of protected areas, and the use of virtual training. In addition, the importance of organizational resilience and collaboration among different actors to mitigate the negative effects of the crisis was highlighted. The results suggest that, despite the challenges, park rangers showed remarkable resilience and continued commitment to conservation and sustainable park management. The study highlights the need to strengthen institutional support, especially in terms of psychological support, and to encourage innovation in protected area management to face future crises. It is concluded that the pandemic provided an opportunity to reflect on and improve management practices in protected areas, highlighting the importance of sustainability and environmental conservation in the context of tourism. ; El presente estudio analiza el impacto de la pandemia mundial de COVID-19 en la actividad turística y las experiencias de los guardaparques en el Parque Nacional Los Glaciares y el Parque Provincial Ischigualasto, Argentina. Utilizando un enfoque cualitativo, se realizaron entrevistas en profundidad y análisis temático para explorar las vivencias y adaptaciones de los guardaparques durante este periodo. La investigación revela cómo la pandemia afectó no solo las operaciones de los parques, sino también el bienestar emocional y laboral de los guardaparques. Se identificaron estrategias clave de adaptación, como la ...
نوع الوثيقة: article in journal/newspaper
وصف الملف: application/pdf
اللغة: Spanish; Castilian
Relation: https://publicaciones.unpa.edu.ar/index.php/ICTUNPA/article/view/1136/1154; https://publicaciones.unpa.edu.ar/index.php/ICTUNPA/article/view/1136
الاتاحة: https://publicaciones.unpa.edu.ar/index.php/ICTUNPA/article/view/1136
Rights: Derechos de autor 2024 Informes Científicos Técnicos - UNPA
رقم الانضمام: edsbas.4CB4FF2F
قاعدة البيانات: BASE