Effect of Non Ecological Factors in Ecotourism Capability Evaluation of Using GIS (A Case Study In Traditional Ghoori Ghale Basin of Paveh Township)

In this study the appropriate areas for tourism and ecotourism plans were identified Using GIS and the system analysis model. No class1 mass ecotourism existed in the study area. Twenty nine percent of the area has capability for class2 intensive ecotourism 38% for class1 extensive ecotourism and 33% for extensive ecotourism. Due to the fact that for the management and deployment of any facilities the views and needs of tourists also should be considered in addition to the natural potentials of the region, were considered. Therefore, the method of assessing the socio - economic Clawson to assess needs and recreational demands were used. In this study, a comprehensive questionnaire was used to collect information. Recreational demand assessment results showed that most people choose to walk places that are closer to water sources and its access is easy. In order to access to the so, water and road map was prepared. Therefore these factors as positive information layer was overlaid with maps can be obtained ecotourism and ecotourism map can be obtained final. These results show that the factor of water resources through access to physical factors have the greatest impact on the assessment process in the tourist suitability evaluation.