Role of rural tourism and agriculture for development of rural, protected areas

The main challenge in rural areas currently is facing migration and unemployment. Inhabitants of the traditional Őrség region also face this serious problem. The aim of this paper is to reveal problems in the region highlighting the two pillars of local rural development solutions; the current situa...

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Published inJournal for geography Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 71 - 80
Main Authors Baranyai, Olga, Baranyai, Gábor
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 31.12.2013
Subjects
Agriculture
Development
Ecology
Environmental protection
Rural areas
Sustainable agriculture
Sustainable development
Tourism
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Summary:The main challenge in rural areas currently is facing migration and unemployment. Inhabitants of the traditional Őrség region also face this serious problem. The aim of this paper is to reveal problems in the region highlighting the two pillars of local rural development solutions; the current situation and opportunities for tourism and agriculture development. The opinion of local inhabitants acquired through questionnaires bare a special role in this search for solutions. Given its geographic location, success of the region’s rural development may also be achieved through cross-border initiatives and cooperation.
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ISSN:1854-665X
2385-815X
DOI:10.18690/rg.8.2.3908