EcoToursim/ExtremeTourism
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- Created on: 23-03-13 17:44
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- Tourism
- Ecotourism
- Background
- A small chain of Volcanic Islands found 1,000 km away from the west coast of South America.
- The islands are famous as they are home to animal and plant species that can’t be found anywhere else on earth.
- 90 % of the Islands as designated as National Parks
- Enviro Benefits
- Buildings use local materials and are constructed by locals
- There is limited transport available which reduces burning of fossil fuels
- Mostly nature-based activities, rather than recreational activities that can be damaging.
- Socio Economic Benefits
- Local guides are used which improves their quality of living
- People are employed in guest houses, on boats. Many visitors give tips which go directly to locals
- Tourists only visit in small number which reduces overcrowding and the over-use of Resources
- Each Visitor has to pay a fee of £25 to conserve Islands, this helps pay for conservation work
- Local businesses provide for needs of tourists. Tourists normally stay in small guest houses run by fam. businesses
- People are employed in guest houses, on boats. Many visitors give tips which go directly to locals
- Local guides are used which improves their quality of living
- Background
- Extreme
- Impacts
- Deforestation is caused by cutting down fuel for the tourists to get there.
- Footpath/ice erosion is caused by large numbers of tourists exploring at once.
- Litter and Rubbish is being left on the ground.
- People are getting too close to polar bears and they are fleeing.
- Some Tourists interfere with Scientists Research.
- Strategies
- Only ships of 500 people or less can land in Antarctica and only 100 people are allowed on land at one time.
- Smoking is banned on Antarctica
- Wildlife is to be observed not to be approached
- On tours, people are told not to wonder off and disturb scientific studies.
- Visitors are advised to wear Suitable Antarctic footwear to preserve the Ice.
- Impacts
- Ecotourism
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