Ecotourism Development – A Manual for Conservation Planners and Managers

Аннотация

Ecotourism has become an important economic activity in natural areas around the world. It provides opportunities for visitors to experience powerful manifestations of nature and culture and to learn about the importance of biodiversity conservation and local cultures. At the same time, ecotourism generates income for conservation and economic benefits for communities living in rural and remote areas. The attributes of ecotourism make it a valuable tool for conservation. Its implementation can: ❖give economic value to ecosystem services that protected areas provide; ❖generate direct income for the conservation of protected areas; ❖generate direct and indirect income for local stakeholders, creating incentives for conservation in local communities; ❖build constituencies for conservation, locally, nationally and internationally; ❖promote sustainable use of natural resources; and ❖reduce threats to biodiversity.