Ultimate Environmental Threshold (UET) method in a marine environment (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Australia)

摘要: Abstract The article concentrates on problems which result from tourism development in attractive and fragile natural environments presents a planning method may assist developers managers to reduce the possible environmental damage realistic minimum. method, based concept of “Ultimate Environmental Thresholds” (UETs), has been recently tested marine environment group islands Capricornia Section Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP) Australia. Major can be identified GBRMP: (1) zoning plans lack detailed assessment spatial allocation islands; (2) need ensure that activities facilities is sustainable are not satisfactorily met. In discussed application only “territorial” UETs derived analysis interrelationships between tourist activities/facilities major elements: geomorphological structure; vegetation fauna followed by uniqueness; resistance transformation these elements. This first UET (previous applications have carried out for mountain single islands). process described some detail along with principles leading definition UETs. conclusion validity its confirmed directions further research, encountered, presented. develop computer graphics more complex emphasized as empirical research so other types constraints defined sound ecological base. There also strong indication most important advancement could eventuate if it used conjunction methods such Siro-Plan or Recreation Opportunity Spectrum determine optimum suitability resources various activities/facilities.