International Journal of Engineering Research
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: special1

Understanding the Conversion of Existing Agrarian Landscapes into Designed Agro Tourism Destination to Conserve Associated Cultural Heritage and Ecology: Shrirampur Taluka, Ahmednagar

1Landscape Architect, Assistant Professor, SKNCOA, Pune, Email: deepikaarbatti03@gmail.com

2Landscape Architect, Assistant Professor, SKNCOA, Pune, krutikamadkaker@gmail.com

Online published on 22 January, 2018.

Abstract

Traditional agrarian landscapes form part of cultural and natural heritage, ecological integrity and scenic value of landscapes make rural areas attractive for the establishment of enterprises, places to live, tourism and recreation businesses. Agriculture and Tourism brings in together booming sector now a days, called Agro Tourism. This research focuses on understanding the character of Agrarian Landscapes and planning, designing of agro tourism destination, for conservation and enhancement of existing habitat and Temple. Offering new employment and income generating opportunities for rural populations, including agro tourism as expression and cultural exchange of agricultural practices, artistic heritage, craftsmanship, culinary traditions

Keywords

Agrarian Landscapes, Agro Tourism Designing, Ecology, Heritage, Habitat, Conservation