Ecotourism - Case Study
- Created by: HLeiper
- Created on: 17-04-14 10:00
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- Ecotourism Tataquara Lodge
- Island in the Xingu River - Brazilian state Para
- Owned by 6 local tribes
- 15 rooms and lots of activities
- Surrounding rainforest - variety of wildlife
- Sustainable Development
- Profits improve healthcare and education - increasing quality of life
- Money to do it is generated without damaging the environment
- Resources aren't used up - available for future generations
- Economic Benefits
- Owned by local tribes - income straight to local economy
- Local produced food - more money back into the economy
- Environmental Benefits
- Local materials used so scenery not spoilt
- Solar panels used
- Local produce - less fossil fuels used to transport
- Benefits for Locals
- Creates jobs
- Local income - preserves culture
- Profits provide health care and education
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