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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Eliza Ward

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Ecotourism - The Eco tourism Game - 1 views

  • It has been called a way to save the rainforest
  • Ecotourism has also become popular among people interested in both environmental conservation and sustainable development
Eliza Ward

Ecotourism - Benefits communities aswell as the Rain forest - 2 views

  • makes a real difference to the quality of life for local people
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    There are many articles about how Eco Tourism benefits the rainforest and this is some information on how it ALSO benefits communities that live in it or around it.
Eliza Ward

Ecotourism - Helping Communities - 1 views

  • can generate enough income to raise the living standard of a whole community of 70 families.
Eliza Ward

Ecotourism- The most valuable use of rainforest - 2 views

  • ecotourism hugely outweighs the carbon emissions from air, boat and bus travel
  • Ever since the word ecotourism was coined in the 1980s, it's been touted as the best way for tourists to see fragile, pristine or protected places with minimal environmental impact.
  • 'The good news is that ecotourism lodges make money, which locals use to buy up more land to build their businesses, thereby further protecting pristine rainforest
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    This article gives examples and facts explaining that Eco-Tourism is the most valuable way to use the rainforest benefiting people (tourist) and the environment
Eliza Ward

Ecotourism - Helping the Rain forest be safe - 0 views

  • The money from the tourists can help sustain many local people in conservation-oriented work. The local people further protect the environment because their livelihood now so closely depends on the health of the ecosystem.
  • Guides are well trained and learn a lifestyle that is good for the environment and they pass these ideals on to their children, friends, and neighbors.
Eliza Ward

Ecotourism - What they do to make a difference (in Peru) - 0 views

  • Our expeditions finance Amazon conservation and research stations, give access and funding to students, and support medical, agro-forestry, and sustainable community development work in Peru.
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      How Eco-Tourism is making a difference
  • News: Oct 2011 - Many thanks to Karl Switak for his recent report on a herpetolgy study trip to Peru with us in January 2011. Check out "Herp Hunting in the Amazon"; pages 32-45 in the Sep 2011 issue of Reptiles magazine. Thanks Karl!
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