Incazelo yomlando wemvelo wempilo yehlathi Intimbankulu elisemkhadlwini was-Ogwini : kuphonswa inselele emasikweni esiZulu nakwezokungcebeleka = An exploration of the natural and socio-cultural history of Ntimbankulu Forest in the Ugu region : a contribution to Zulu culture and rural eco-tourism.
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2010
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Abstract
The study investigates ecotourism potential at Ntimbankulu forest, a remote
area which is found at Ugu District Municipality. The essential elements of true
ecotourism according to Ceballos-Lascurain, Drake, Boo, Brandon, are:
" the participation and involvement of the local communities and residents in
close proximity to the site". It is for this reason that the researcher adopted the
stakeholder theory which involves local community, NGO and the Government.
The main aim of the research is: to improve the standard of living of people
near Ntimbankulu forest, (b) to conserve and preserve the natural resources of
the forest, (c) to promote and sustain development in the area,( d) to make local
community realize the need to protect their natural heritage site which is a huge
"rock ship" with a lion crest on one of its side, that is found in the deepest part
of the jungle. Lastly, to make the local people benefit from the natural resources
found in this Forest. The study also looks at the history and culture of the area.
It is hoped that the development of Ntimbankulu Forest will bring many
benefits to the local community involving better education, job opportunities,
and environmental awareness.
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Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2010.
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Ecotourism--KwaZulu-Natal--Ntimbankulu Forest., Community development--KwaZulu-Natal--Ugu District., Zulu (African people)--Social life and customs., Rural development--KwaZulu-Natal--Citizen participation., Theses--Isizulu.