ANALYSIS OF THE DEMAND OF THE PUBLIC USE IN THREE NATURAL PARKS OF GALICIA (SPAIN)

Since many years the visitor flow management, the equipment and services (named Public Use) had acquired great importance in Protected Natural Areas. This recent services seeks to combine conservation with enjoyment, environmental education and contribution to local development. But to do it in an appropriately way, we need to know the type of visitors. This paper focuses on the types of demand for Public Use in Galician Natural Parks by using data from them and data from personal inquiries conducted in three of them.