8. Finis Terrae: The End-of-the- World Imaginary in Tierra del Fuego (Argentina)

Horlent, Laura; Salemme, Mónica

doi:10.21832/9781845415242-010

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“…Through this study, the underappreciated benefits that users receive from TFNP were highlighted, and also we provided information about the problems visitors perceived that threaten the maintenance of these benefits. Tourism constitutes a major force that links TDF to the region and the world (Raya Rey et al 2017), and Ushuaia particularly positions itself to tourists as a unique destination at the 'end of the world' (Giucci 2014, Horlent & Salemme 2015). Yet, we show that TFNP also provides other benefits beyond this marketing slogan, demonstrating that Ushuaia is more than simply a location on a global list of places to visit, but also a home to residents and a site that provides multiple benefits to diverse users.…”

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An evaluation of local, national and international perceptions of benefits and threats to nature in Tierra del Fuego National Park (Patagonia, Argentina)

et al. 2019

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SummaryEnvironmental scientists and managers increasingly recognize that socio-cultural evaluations expand the understanding of human–nature relationships. Here, user groups’ perceptions of the benefits from and threats to nature were analysed in Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina. We hypothesized that the different relationships of users to this place would lead to significantly different valuations among local Ushuaia residents (n = 122), Argentine nationals (n = 147) and international tourists (n = 294). All users perceived a broad spectrum of benefits. The three groups assessed intrinsic and relational values more highly than instrumental benefits, and significant differences included a higher mean valuation of benefits by Argentine visitors. Overall, threats were less perceived than benefits, and significant differences included a higher mean threat assessment by Ushuaia residents. To explain these relationships, we found that mean valuations of benefits and threats were weakly related to increased biodiversity knowledge for residents and international tourists, but not for Argentine visitors. These findings can orient environmental management in Patagonia and elsewhere by identifying areas where information can improve user experiences and by contributing a more pluralistic understanding of nature from multiple stakeholders.

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confidence: 99%