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A Preliminary Assessment of an "Uncharted" Ecotourism Asset: The Case of Esori Waterfall in Cross River State, South Eastern Nigeria

American Journal of Tourism Research

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Title A Preliminary Assessment of an "Uncharted" Ecotourism Asset: The Case of Esori Waterfall in Cross River State, South Eastern Nigeria
 
Creator Ajake, Anim O; Department of Geography and Environmental science,University of Calabar, Calabar-Nigeria
Bisong, Francis E; Department of Geography and Environmental science,University of Calabar, Calabar-Nigeria
Eze, Eze B; Department of Geography and Environmental science,University of Calabar, Calabar-Nigeria
 
Subject Tourism, Eco-tourism
Esori waterfall, Cross River State, Etara/Ekuri-Eyeyeng, South- Eastern Nigeria, tourism, ecotourism
 
Description This study presents Esori waterfall to the world. Esori is a hitherto unknown waterfall undocumented anywhere in the local, national or international inventory or literature on waterfall but only known to the natives who reside within its precincts. The authors became aware of this asset in the course of undertaking a UK - DFID sponsored land evaluation and planning study for the Cross River State forestry commission in the year 2000. A preliminary assessment of the waterfall was thus made for the purpose of projecting its unique features to the world. In order to obtain adequate data, direct field observation and measurement of the river profile and biophysical assessment of the waterfall site was carried out. A participatory assessment through informal discussion and transect walk along the forest path of the Esori waterfall area was also conducted to supplement information from field measurements. Analysis of data was basically descriptive, capturing the details of waterfall. The study investigation highlights the features of the waterfall focusing on its location, physiography, vegetation, climate, population, site characteristics and tourism potentials. Based on these findings, the study recommends a detailed evaluation and development of Esori waterfall for ecotourism enhancement in Cross River State, South Eastern Nigeria.
 
Publisher World Scholars
 
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Date 2013-06-03
 
Type Peer-reviewed Article
 
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Identifier http://wscholars.com/index.php/ajtr/article/view/0201_4
10.11634/216837861403331
 
Source American Journal of Tourism Research; Vol 2, No 1 (2013); 95-100
 
Language en
 
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