Journal of Geographical Studies of Mountainous Areas

Journal of Geographical Studies of Mountainous Areas

Presenting suitable model for tourism development of Semiram waterfall with emphasis on the principles and criteria of sustainable landscape design

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Assistant professor, geomorphology, Research Division of Natural Resources, Isfahan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center (AREEO), Isfahan, Iran
2 Assistant Professor of Geography Department, Lorestan University, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Khorramabad, Iran
Abstract
Introduction

Comprehensive local development with human technical approach is one of the development strategies that the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture has put on its agenda. In this regard, the preparation and implementation of research projects with the participation of local institutions and based on capacity building and empowerment is considered as one of the important ways of realizing local development and development tools. due to the new structure of cities and the lack of consideration for humans in urban design; A lot of dead, cold and soulless spaces can be seen in the cities, which, far from any beauty and desirability, do not induce any meaning, concept and function, and the ugliness and visual pollution as a wound on the face of the city have a deep impact on the citizens. In this research, the goal is:
Improving the quality of the environment of Semirom waterfall as a tourist attraction point in Isfahan province and Semirom city
Increasing tourist attraction and helping to develop tourism in Semiram city by improving the quality of the environment
Spatial organization of Semiram waterfall area in terms of route, stopping points and resorts
Physical organization of the Semiram waterfall environment from the entrance to the waterfall
Designing the environment according to stopping points, routes and resorts

Methodology

This research is applied and the method used is descriptive-survey. This project is carried out in two stages, including basic general knowledge of the study area with the aim of explaining the features of Semiram waterfall in environmental-ecological and human dimensions and finally designing the waterfall. The first stage of the studies consisted of general knowledge of the study area and often using available sources, documents and statistics, unless the nature of the plan required the collection of specific information. In order to achieve the goals of this stage, field visits to collect information and complete questionnaires, holding meetings with project experts and also with experts of the desired region are required. Descriptive statistics are used to analyze the data. In descriptive statistics, mean, standard deviation, variance, median, mode, minimum and maximum statistics are used. Considering the capacities and potentials in the area of ​​Semiram waterfall and the potential capabilities that exist in this area, topical and topical projects can be introduced. What is certain is the necessity of a connected chain to encourage tourists to choose this tourist destination. The implementation stages of this project include:
Knowing and evaluating the limits and location of the study area, based on existing maps and preparing basic maps;
Mapping and presentation of elevation base maps using a surveyor;
Compilation of goals and initial design ideas for the construction of the project,
The main spaces and approximate size and determining the percentage of each function and use and each of the spaces,
Preparing a master plan map in order to place all the proposed elements, both landscape and building, in order to determine how to use the land

Results

In order to formulate and present the initial ideas of the plan, three key steps are considered. In the first step, it is important to know the characteristics of water as a life-giving factor of the area and the key issue of natural tourism in this area, and general goals have been formulated. Then the general ideas in this regard were presented and based on the design position, the ideas were analyzed. Finally, the urban design framework is presented.

Discussion

The skeletonization of any urban tissue is the main and key issue that must be considered. This is sometimes linked with two concepts, road network and activity zoning.
 The road network as the main skeleton and the width as its complement is a comprehensive document for establishing the components of the urban space. Considering the contemporary citizen's need for leisure spaces and the change in his approach and view to the issue of nature and the city and the acceptance of nature tourism, it is possible to see a double attention to the natural habitats of the cities. In this way, the road network at this stage should have enough readability for travelers and tourists. On the other hand, today's traveler wants variety, and the cost of travel and economic issues are prioritized for him when choosing a destination. The area of ​​Semiram waterfall has been hosting tourists for a long time and has been able to welcome families. Now, while strengthening its old features, it should be able to include new activities as well. In this regard, the urban design framework of the Semiram waterfall area has added new activities to the context by preserving the elements. The mountain bike path is an independent path adjacent to the water path and the riding path, which can be moved up to the top of the landscape while maintaining complete safety. Defining and equipping activity spaces is also an idea to give identity to the path. Therefore, this will be done by mapping the study area and finally, with the above information and by the team, the design of the area will be done.

Conclusion

In different stages of design, special attention should be paid to the protection of water and its resources. Linking movement paths should provide people with the possibility to explore the landscapes and use their beauty. It is better to design footpaths located on the edge of the water as much as possible with the twists and turns of the environment and integrate them with natural scenes. The shape, type of materials and materials used in the blue landscape designs must be in harmony with each other and most importantly, they must be in harmony with the surrounding environment, as well as the design and placement of artificial elements and elements of the environment such as benches, terraces, etc. It should be done in such a way that it is possible to use water for resting and etc.
Bridges are also considered important elements to integrate with water and surrounding landscapes, they can become lively and fun passages.
The establishment of biological complexes in a place suitable for the available water can inject the desired air flow resulting from the humidity and coolness of the water into the tissue.
The water's edge is the habitat of various birds and animals that balance and stabilize the environment, so it is necessary to preserve the habitats with all its natural constituent elements so that there is no loss in the region's ecosystem and the ecological balance of the environment remains.
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