|
Traditional methods of rainwater utilization, a potential for the development of ecotourism in southern Iran
|
Hamid Hosseinimarandi *    , Seyed Masoud Soleimanpour |
| Assistant Professor, Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Research Department, Fars Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Shiraz, Iran, Email: hhmarand@gmail.com & , Fars Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center |
|
|
Abstract: (564 Views) |
| The potential for tourism in any region may often go unnoticed. Local communities use traditional methods in agriculture, industry, and services, which can be valuable for developing these areas. Tourists are interested in observing and learning about these methods. Despite the challenges of dry regions, they possess significant indigenous knowledge and have developed various methods to utilize rainwater. Many of these techniques are still in use in the southern part of Iran, but some have been lost over time. Documenting these traditional water usage methods and creating a program to preserve and showcase them could contribute to the development of tourism in these regions. This study focuses on areas in the south of the country, including the provinces of Sistan and Baluchistan, Hormozgan, Fars, and Bushehr. Through a review of existing documents and field research, the study highlights the potential for ecotourism projects related to water conservation knowledge in cities such as Chabahar, Iranshahr, Nikshahr, Saravan, Konarak, Gerash, Evaz, Khonj, Larestan, Lamerd, Estahban, Maymand, Darab, Bandarlenge, Tangistan, and Ahram. These projects could help preserve water and soil while also creating economic opportunities in these underserved areas. |
Article number: 1 |
| Keywords: Sustainable development, floodwater, tourism, indigenous knowledge |
|
|
Full-Text [PDF 4262 kb]
(80 Downloads)
|
|
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Special
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Send email to the article author |
|
|
|
| Add your comments about this article |
|
|
|
