03. National Parks Management and Development

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Knowledge products on Saudi national parks to support effective management, development, and protection of national parks in KSA. Sources include NCVC, MoEWA, FAO, and other stakeholders in the forest sector.

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    Best Practice Criteria and Indicators for selecting and prioritizing sites for ecotourism development in National Parks
    (FAO NRM KSA, 2022) FAO KSA
    Ecotourism development at the National Parks sites of Saudi Arabia is presently at an embryonic stage. Kickstarting investments and establishment of ecotourism ventures at the National Parks, will involve two proactive and innovative complementary strategies: developing guiding criteria and indicators for selecting suitable National Park sites for ecotourism development and providing investors with information on the investment opportunities at the National Parks. These strategic approaches will unlock and overcome the obstacles currently holding back the underutilized ecotourism potential in the National Parks of Saudi Arabia. This report provides a framework for selection and prioritization of sites for ecotourism development based on key criteria against which a potential site can be assessed such as the level of National Park area attractiveness in terms of natural and cultural features, the parks conducive enabling environment for promoting ecotourism ventures, the National Parks tourism carrying capacity and the existing National Parks infrastructure. This information will assist in making an objective analysis of the potential sites before the commencement of any ecotourism project. It will serve as a guiding tool for the National Parks department, National Park managers and the private investors in integrating basic sustainability standards for planning and implementing ecotourism operations
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    Review of National Park Sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    (Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development (SRADP) Project and National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification (NCVC), 2023-08-15) Kamerino, Steve
    The National Parks of Saudi Arabia offer unique natural and cultural resources, with potential for ecotourism development. These parks showcase diverse landscapes, biodiversity, and historical significance. They serve as important environmental, social, and economic assets. However, despite their value, current management and ecotourism efforts are inadequate. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) collaborates with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture to enhance park management under the FAO-Saudi Technical Cooperation Advisory Programme. The joint project aims to align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and National Environment Strategy. An assessment of the parks' status highlights critical gaps and management challenges. Recommendations include forming partnerships, integrating sustainability practices, and establishing supportive legal frameworks to ensure effective and sustainable park management and development.
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