Management of Recreational Sites and Observance of Environmental Law Considerations through Carrying Capacity Determination

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the number of tourists permitted for the mountainous areas of northern Shahroud. The research method is analytical -survey. Initially, by registering ground points, the study was precisely determined. The area of ​​the study area is 430 hectares. Standard relationships were used to identify zones and recreation classes. A researcher -made questionnaire and 384 questionnaires were used to measure management restrictions. The results showed that the study area has two types of extensive and intensive recreation and 6 classes. The study site scored 2.22 out of 5 based on user and local community votes. Therefore; the region has 44.4% of the minimum capabilities required to achieve the desired goals. Also, the capacity of the physical, real and effective carrying capacity is 2859500, 632235 and 278183, respectively. In general, determining the carrying capacity is one of the important managerial and legal parameters in the protection of natural ecosystems.