| Título: | A Preliminary Assessment of an "Uncharted" Ecotourism Asset: The Case of Esori Waterfall in Cross River State, South Eastern Nigeria |
| Autores: |
Ajake, Anim O; Department of Geography and Environmental science,University of Calabar, Calabar-Nigeria Bisong, Francis E; Department of Geography and Environmental science,University of Calabar, Calabar-Nigeria Eze, Eze B; Department of Geography and Environmental science,University of Calabar, Calabar-Nigeria |
| Fecha: | 2013-06-03 |
| Publicador: | American Journal of Tourism Research |
| Fuente: |
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| Tipo: | Peer-reviewed Article |
| Tema: |
Tourism, Eco-tourism Esori waterfall, Cross River State, Etara/Ekuri-Eyeyeng, South- Eastern Nigeria, tourism, ecotourism |
| Descripción: | This study presents Esori waterfall to the world. Esori is a hitherto unknown waterfall undocumented anywhere in the local, national or international inventory or literature on waterfall but only known to the natives who reside within its precincts. The authors became aware of this asset in the course of undertaking a UK - DFID sponsored land evaluation and planning study for the Cross River State forestry commission in the year 2000. A preliminary assessment of the waterfall was thus made for the purpose of projecting its unique features to the world. In order to obtain adequate data, direct field observation and measurement of the river profile and biophysical assessment of the waterfall site was carried out. A participatory assessment through informal discussion and transect walk along the forest path of the Esori waterfall area was also conducted to supplement information from field measurements. Analysis of data was basically descriptive, capturing the details of waterfall. The study investigation highlights the features of the waterfall focusing on its location, physiography, vegetation, climate, population, site characteristics and tourism potentials. Based on these findings, the study recommends a detailed evaluation and development of Esori waterfall for ecotourism enhancement in Cross River State, South Eastern Nigeria. |
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