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Central Cardamom Protected Forest Ecotourism Development. Bang Kok, Thailand Sep 17-18, 2008. A Brief Background of Ecotourism Development. 2004: Short term ecotourism consultant to conduct a ecotourism feasible study for Thmar Bang section of the CCPF
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Central Cardamom Protected ForestEcotourism Development Bang Kok, Thailand Sep 17-18, 2008
A Brief Background of Ecotourism Development • 2004: Short term ecotourism consultant to conduct a ecotourism feasible study for Thmar Bang section of the CCPF • 2007: the national ecotourism officer recruited to design and plan ecotourism development in and around CCPF with various partners • 2008: Ecotourism strategy is under the process by DC key persons - Prepared and implement the pilot ecotourism program in Thmar Bang section of the CCPF
Where? Location
Conceptual Framework Approach to Successful Ecotourism Development for CCPF Ecotourism Assessment/Feasibility Study Protected Areas/or Baseline Study, if need to look in-depth Ecotourism Strategy / Management Plan Annual Plan/Action Plan Delivery/Implementation M & E
Objectives: 1. Promote ecotourism development in CCPF for conservation and development 2. Influence policy makers on significant values of ecotourism development approach in PAs. 3. Develop ecotourism model for replication and adaptation
Capacity Building Exchange Visit Knowledge and skill trainings On the job training Learning by doing
Role of Stakeholders Participation Contribution Plan Implementation M&E Decision Making Responsibility
Ecotourism Tourism Activities PILOT Eco- recreational tour Identification (30%) Pilot Trekking Program (50%) Community Based Ecotourism (10%) Other products under identification
Ecotourism and Conservation Impacts Reduce illegal activities where trails being used by Tourists Reduce overuse of NR from communities, in a replacing of employments and local economic generation Increase knowledge and skills for relevant stakeholders on NR conservation and livelihood improvement Influence decision makers on significant value the effective approach from ecotourism
Future Plan Strategic Plan and Baseline study Develop a ¾ day eco-touring in Thmar Bang with partners Explore trekking program and community Based ecotourism services and activities Community based ecotourism Explore more partnership and networking
Outcomes to Date: Feasibility Study in Thmar Bang Peregrine/CAT successfully marketing for the Trekking Program Engage with more Tourist Companies Familiarization Report with Inbound Tours Ecotourism Pricing Policy in Draft
IV. Concession fee/license • and permits., INCOME SOURCES for STAKEHOLDERS • I. Entrance Fee: • Parking fee • Entrance fee II. Eco-Product Sale: Trekking, CBET Specialist Tours, recretional tours and., • III. Service Fee: • Tradtitonal craft • Refreshment • Transpotation • Acomodation
Challenges - Manage satisfaction and expectation - stakeholders fairly benefit and participate in ecotourism development - How ecotourism development contributing for conservation - How the poor benefit and participate in ecotourism development - How Ecotourism influence decision makers - How stakeholders able to manage the ecotourism development by themselves for conservation and development
Solution to CCPF ecotourism development Long Term Funding Mechanism Ecotourism Strategy Development Training and Capacity Building to Relevant Stakeholders Tourism or Market research Learning and networking