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Article: New data from University of Gloucestershire illuminate research in environmental planning.(Report)
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- Ecology, Environment & Conservation
- Article date:
- November 13, 2009
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According to recent research from Cheltenham, the United Kingdom, "In this paper we explore and evaluate the concept of integrated rural tourism (IRT) by drawing upon a networks approach and the notion of best practice."
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