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ECOTOURISM.

Presentation By :- SOLONI SAIL PCZ(253) ANAMIKA YADAV PCZ(256) MRUNALI VANE CBZ(319).

cotourism- Definition Ecotourism is now defined as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education" (TIES, 2015). Education is meant to be inclusive of both staff and guests..

Principles of Ecotourism Ecotourisrn is about uniting conservation, conununities, and sustainable travel. This n•eans that those who irnplernent, participate in and rnarket ecotourisrn activities should adopt the following ecotourisn• principles: Minirnize physical, social, behavioral, and psychological in•pacts. Build environrnental and cultural awareness and respect. Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts..

• Provide direct financial benefits for conservation. • Generate financial benefits for both local people and private industry. • Deliver n•ernorable interpretative experiences to visitors that help raise sensitivity to host countries' political, environrnental, and social clirnates. • Design, construct and operate low-ir-npact facilities. • Recognize the rights and spiritual beliefs of the Indigenous People in your community and work in partnership with them to create empowerment.

Conservation Offering rnarket-linked long-terrn solutions, ecotourisrn provides effective econornic incentives for conserving and enhancing bio-cultural diversity and helps protect the natural and cultural heritage of our beautiful planet..

Communities By increasing local capacity building and en•ployrnent opportunities, ecotourisn• is an effective vehicle for ernpowering local conununities around the world to fight against poverty and to achieve sustainable developrnent..

Interpretation Y/ ith an ernphasis on enriching personal experiences and environrnental awareness through interpretation, ecotourisrn prornotes greater understanding and appreciation for nature, local society, and culture..

Segments of Ecotourism Ecotourisrn in wildlife Eco Adventure travels Sustainable tourism Responsible tourisrn Nature base travels Green travels Cultural tourism.

Environmental hazards The industrialization, urbanization, and unsustainable agriculture practices of hun•an society are considered to be having a serious effect on the environn•ent. Ecotourisrn is novu also considered to be playing a role in this depletion. These invasions often include deforestation, disruption of ecological life systerns and various forrns of pollution, all of 'Nhich contribute to environrnental degradation..

Natural resource management Natural resource managernent can be utilized as a specialized tool for the development of ecotourism. There are several places throughout the world where the arnount of natural resources are abundant. But, with human encroachment and habitats these resources are depleting. NM ithout knowing the proper utilization of certain resources they are destroyed and floral and faunal species are becon•ing extinct. Ecotourism progranuners' can be introduced for the conservation of these resources. Several plans and proper management programmes can be introduced so that these resources remain untouched..

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