Pastoralism and Rangeland Management on the Tibetan Plateau in ...

Photo 2: Prayer flags hanging r<strong>and</strong>omly on the hill slopes of Tashi Duo Isl<strong>and</strong>
(photograph © Guge Qimeiduoiji)
Our suggestion to build the Greater Namtso Scenic Area will not only exp<strong>and</strong>
the geographical space of the Namtso Scenic Area, but also combine the resources
of snow-capped mountains, rangel<strong>and</strong>s, blue sky <strong>and</strong> such. We shall be
able to end the current situation of having only one lake as our biggest tourist
attraction. We shall form a variety of joint compound attractions, building a
large scenic area <strong>and</strong> a stronger br<strong>and</strong>. To this end, there must be a governmentled
implementation with scientific <strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ardized management.
First, we should properly resolve the issue of resource ownership in tourism
development. The local government <strong>and</strong> relevant departments should jointly
set up an authoritative development regulation agency. Under the auspices of
the government, experts should conduct a comprehensive survey of the area
to develop a master plan for developing the Greater Namtso Scenic Area <strong>and</strong>
creating a controlled execution plan. With a unified plan we shall be able to
regulate the development of tourism resources in each scenic spot to promote
common development, strengthening integration <strong>and</strong> the mutual complementary
nature of tourism resources.
Second, the government should coordinate the interests of pastoralists <strong>and</strong>
developers, resolve the conflicts amongst pastoralists, <strong>and</strong> establish proper
relations with the relevant departments, such as the Board of Trustees of the
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