Methodological proposal on analysis of landscape perception. Case study: national park of Machalilla, Ecuador

Authors

  • Laura Calero Proaño PhD in Geography. Master in Biodiversity, Landscape and Sustainable Management. School of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador.
  • Milagros Fois Lugo Master in Urban and Territorial Planning. School of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of Guayaquil, Ecuador.
  • Marcial Calero Amores PhD in Education. Master in Development of Water Resources and Lands. Hydraulic Works Option. University of Guayaquil and Laica University Vicente Rocafuerte of Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Keywords:

Protected space, landscape conservation, landscape perception.

Abstract

The article describes the results of a study conducted on the landscapes in, of the Machalilla National Park, which is included among the protected natural areas of Ecuador. The study was conducted on the basis of landscape perceptions of tourists and other visitors. The selection of the spaces is based on the environmental management plan of the park, the bibliographic and cartographic information, and conversations with the managers.

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Published

2018-10-17

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 4 (2018)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Methodological proposal on analysis of landscape perception. Case study: national park of Machalilla, Ecuador. (2018). Opuntia Brava, 10(4), 257-268. https://opuntiabrava.ult.edu.cu/index.php/opuntiabrava/article/view/634