Ecotourism
Ecotourism

Author: Shannon C. Brophy

Publisher: Nova Science Pub Incorporated

Published: 2015-01-04

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 9781634820271

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Tourism is defined as the set of activities of persons traveling to and staying for the sake of rest, leisure, culture, health, etc., in places that are outside their usual environment for a period not exceeding one year. Ecotourism or green tourism is a form of sustainable tourism, focused on the discovery and preservation of nature and ecosystems. Ecotourism's main objective is to discover and preserve different forms of natural resources such as fascinating landscapes, local flora and fauna, while respecting ecosystems, even helping to restore, in a voluntary approach. This book examines the practices of ecotourism as well as its benefits and impacts on the environment.

Environmental Impacts of Ecotourism
Environmental Impacts of Ecotourism

Author: Ralf Buckley

Publisher: Ecotourism

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845934569

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

All forms of tourism have impacts on the natural environment. The impacts of ecotourism tend to be concentrated in areas of the highest conservation value, hence the need to manage and minimize these. This comprehensive text considers the impact of off-road vehicles, recreational boats and activities such as hiking and camping on destination areas, as well as impacts particular to specific ecosystems such as marine, polar and mountain environments. It incorporates reviews of extensively studied impacts by well-known experts as well as recent research. Now in paperback, this book will be an essential resource for tourism students, as well as researchers and industry practitioners.

Ecotourism
Ecotourism

Author: Ralf Buckley

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1845934571

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"Focusing on fundamental ecotourism concepts, this broad-based textbook provides a basis for studies into environmental-based tourism. It covers key topics such as the management, economics, and potential environmental impacts, both positive and negative, of this popular and growing sector"--Publisher description.

Environmental Impacts of Tourism in Developing Nations
Environmental Impacts of Tourism in Developing Nations

Author: Sharma, Ravi

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-09-07

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1522558446

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In the face of rapid industrialisation in the last few decades, the tourism economy has blossomed into a major industry with positive impacts such as economic growth, infrastructure development, employment, and income generation. However, tourism brings negative environmental effects such as degradation of landscapes and habitats, increased vulnerability of avifauna and wildlife, and pollution leading to the decline of species. Environmental Impacts of Tourism in Developing Nations is a pivotal reference source that explores some of the critical challenges faced in the tourism economy particularly with regard to the impacts on the environment in developing nations. It also explores the impact tourism plays in the biophysical environment such as the issue of climate change. While highlighting topics such as environmental justice, ecosystems, and ecotourism, this book is ideally designed for academicians, policymakers, environmentalists, tourism professionals, and graduate-level students seeking current research on the environmental and economic impacts of tourism.

Environmental Education and Ecotourism
Environmental Education and Ecotourism

Author: Fernando Ramírez

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-11-05

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 3030019683

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This SpringerBrief focuses on the principles of ecotourism such as relevance of the field, origin, fundamental aspects, definitions, philosophy, implications in biodiversity conservation and environmental impacts. Special emphasis is also given to the interaction between ecotourism and education and it is supported by recent publications from the authors.

Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability
Ecotourism and Environmental Sustainability

Author: Dr Jennifer Hill

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

Published: 2012-11-28

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1409488195

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book offers conceptual and practical insights into the complex interactions between ecotourism and the natural environment, with consideration given to government policy, marketing by suppliers, consumer behaviour and visitor/environmental management. Illustrated by international case studies the roles of and interplay between tour operators, their clients, resource managers and local communities are examined. This creates a comprehensive and insightful overview of the factors that work for and against the achievement of environmental sustainability in and through ecotourism. The result is a critical examination of ecotourism and environmental sustainability that highlights ideas for best practice and proposes new directions for future research

The Ecolaboratory
The Ecolaboratory

Author: Robert Fletcher

Publisher: University of Arizona Press

Published: 2020-03-17

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 081654011X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Despite its tiny size and seeming marginality to world affairs, the Central American republic of Costa Rica has long been considered an important site for experimentation in cutting-edge environmental policy. From protected area management to ecotourism to payment for environmental services (PES) and beyond, for the past half-century the country has successfully positioned itself at the forefront of novel trends in environmental governance and sustainable development. Yet the increasingly urgent dilemma of how to achieve equitable economic development in a world of ecosystem decline and climate change presents new challenges, testing Costa Rica’s ability to remain a leader in innovative environmental governance. This book explores these challenges, how Costa Rica is responding to them, and the lessons this holds for current and future trends regarding environmental governance and sustainable development. It provides the first comprehensive assessment of successes and challenges as they play out in a variety of sectors, including agricultural development, biodiversity conservation, water management, resource extraction, and climate change policy. By framing Costa Rica as an “ecolaboratory,” the contributors in this volume examine the lessons learned and offer a path for the future of sustainable development research and policy in Central America and beyond.

Ecotourism
Ecotourism

Author: David A. Fennell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-03-01

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1134411359

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Using a wealth of international case studies and photos, Ecotourism: An Introduction provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the key foundations, concepts and issues related to Ecotourism, the fasted growing segment of the global tourism industry. Among the topics covered are: * the foundations of ecotourism * tourism and ecotourism policy * the economics, marketing and management of ecotourism * the social and ecological impacts of tourism * ecotourism and development * the role of ethics in ecotourism The book includes case studies from Scotland, Austria, the USA, Canada, Mexico and Australia.

Handbook on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Impact Assessment
Handbook on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Impact Assessment

Author: Davide Geneletti

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2016-06-24

Total Pages: 523

ISBN-13: 1783478993

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This Handbook presents state-of-the-art methodological guidance and discussion of international practice related to the integration of biodiversity and ecosystem services in impact assessment, featuring contributions from leading researchers and practitioners the world over. Its multidisciplinary approach covers contributions across five continents to broaden the scope of the field both thematically and geographically.

Ecotourism
Ecotourism

Author: Stephen Wearing

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 0750662492

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Explores the impact of mainstream tourism and the potential positive social and environmental benefits of ecotourism.