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Ecotourism

Ecotourism. By Lauren Woodliff for the CTAE Resource Network. Also known as…. Ecological Tourism Nature Tourism Sustainable Tourism. What is Ecotourism?. Ecotourism-

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Ecotourism

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  1. Ecotourism By Lauren Woodliff for the CTAE Resource Network

  2. Also known as… • Ecological Tourism • Nature Tourism • Sustainable Tourism

  3. What is Ecotourism? Ecotourism- Characterized by travel to natural areas to enjoy native environments, natural scenery, wildlife and partake in outdoor oriented activities

  4. More on Ecotourism.. Travel to destinations where plants, animals, geological formations and cultural heritage are the main attractions. Common ecotourism activities: • Wildlife viewing • Bird watching • Mountain climbing • Hiking • Nature photography, • Agriculture • Scuba diving • Snorkeling, and • Safaris

  5. Benefits Ecotourism destinations are often located in developing countries that have wide range of natural features. • Benefits: • Local economic growth • Cultural awareness • Environmental conservation & resource protection • Environmental education • Takes the place of environmentally harmful tourism: • Water Parks • Excessive development

  6. Examples of Ecotourism Sites • International • Great Barrier Reefs, Australia • African Safaris • Machu Picchu, Peru • Rainforest Canopy Tours, Costa Rica • Everest Treks, Himalayas • Glacier Hikes, Antarctica • U.S. National Parks • Grand Canyon • Denali • Yosemite • Yellowstone • Everglades

  7. Examples of Ecotourism Sites in Georgia • Cumberland Island • Okefenokee Swamp • Stone Mountain Can you think of any more?

  8. The goal is to provide a natural experience while minimizing disturbance to surrounding wildlife habitat

  9. Happy Medium: Customers want to be close to nature Customers want to be comfortable

  10. Facility design should be low impact and environmentally responsible

  11. Ecotourism Business Development • Focus on sustainability • Minimize human impact • Environmentally responsible operations • Design facilities in “harmony” with nature • Examples: • Tree House Lodging • Tents and Canopies • Eco Lodging

  12. Agritourism A type of Ecotourism where agricultural activities are the primary attraction. Includes: • Farm tours • Wine and vineyard tours • Hay Rides • Dude ranch & Cattle drives

  13. Education is a large aspect of Ecotourism • Visitors want to learn: • Guided tours • Informational Signs and Placards located on trails • Brochures • Outdoor classes • Agriculture

  14. Four steps forsuccessful and sustainable tourismdevelopment:

  15. Ecotourism: Discussion • Why are Ecotourism and other sustainable travel trends important? • For the local community? • For the environment? • From the examples and destinations presented: • Where would you want to go? • What would you want to do there? • Can you think of other examples that haven’t been discussed? • Have you ever been an Ecotourist?

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