Abstract
This thesis explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted wildlife rangers with an emphasis on the influences of tourism rates. Two sets of data are used: one is a survey of rangers around the world and the other looks at global governmental tourism data. While coming from a routine activities perspective, the problem of decreased capable guardianship becomes apparent in the form of massively decreased tourism arrivals and troubling ranger perceptions. This data allows for the establishment of tourism trends and changes during COVID. The findings of this thesis link the downturn in tourism with impacts on formal and informal guardianship within protected areas. Recommendations and discussions include potential ways to preserve guardianship in future pandemic settings.
Thesis Completion
2022
Semester
Summer
Thesis Chair/Advisor
Moreto, William
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
College
College of Community Innovation and Education
Department
Criminal Justice
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Release Date
8-15-2022
Recommended Citation
Bockler, Zachary, "The Global Impact of COVID-19 and Tourism on Conservation Rangers' Guardianship Capabilities" (2022). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 1233.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/1233
Included in
Criminology and Criminal Justice Commons, Natural Resources and Conservation Commons, Tourism and Travel Commons