Sentences with phrase «for ecotourism»

In the meantime, the more serious question for ecotourism — at the poles or in the Galápagos Islands or elsewhere — remains similar to questions about greenhouse gases, population, and many other issues: How much is too much?

At the 10th International Congress of Ecology in Brisbane, new research presented shows that the average snow cover at Spencers Creek, in the Snowy Mountains, has declined 30 - 40 % in the past 50 years and climate change is to blame: Though Catherine Pickering of Griffith University, presented that stat as being a threat to the ski industry — Pickering is an associate professor in Griffith's International Centre for Ecotourism Research — the greater threat is really to plant life in Australia's Snowy Mountains.

Home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, Costa Rica has rapidly become popular for ecotourism.

It was an easy choice of location for the company's Central America base, said Thornton: «Costa Rica has been a guiding light for ecotourism in Central America and that experience is more important now than it's ever been.

Cayo is the most western district and is known as the mecca for ecotourism activities in Belize.

The Biosphere Reserve of Sian Ka'an has gained significant importance as a destination for ecotourism and sustainable livelihood development projects for local communities.

There is also a big drive for ecotourism, sustainability and recycling like no other town in the country.

& Beyond Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge receives the highest possible rating for ecotourism in Botswana and has its 5 - star grading renewed by Botswana Tourism 2013

On the beaches of Ribeira Quente, Agua d'Alto and Populo, you'll find tidal pools and volcanic sands scattered along the island which are great for ecotourism and exploration.

Eco Escape Travel is a place where travellers can find the resources and content needed for ecotourism and travel inspiration.

This all inclusive Costa Rica eco tour also includes an escorted tour, with naturalist guides, of Manuel Antonio National Park, a natural haven for ecotourism travelers that want to visit a pristine, undisturbed tropical ecosystem.

My work experience expands across more than five years during which I have covered topics such as Scientific Methods, Humans and Wildlife, Environmental management for ecotourism, Tourism concepts and issues, Managing heritage tourism, Management of aquatic protected areas, Natural area tourism, and several others as well.

The results are bad news for ecotourism, Walsh says.

This has the potential to damage the valuable riparian forest ecosystem along the river, cutting off organisms that need to get to the river and preventing people from accessing several wildlife refuges along the river used for ecotourism.

An economic analysis of the value of sharks for ecotourism alone finds that each individual is worth far more alive than dead for its fins.

His priority as a candidate is to enable Rosendale to «take full economic advantage» of its cultural riches and natural beauty and fulfill its potential to become a «destination for ecotourism.»

Chris Leahy returns to Mongolia to help scout potential for ecotourism.

Thanks to information measures, the awareness of the population about the biological importance of the sanctuary was increased, and as a result the area has converted into a high - priority conservation area for ecotourism, governmental and private investment in infrastructure, promotion and conservation of natural resources80.

Not exact matches

Ecotourism may provide economic incentives for caring for land.

By Tim Marshall For 25 years certified organic has expanded across almost every food category and even to cosmetics, textiles and ecotourism.

At this time, there are no universal standards for «ecotourism» certification; nevertheless, we believe that our tours should enrich both the travelers and the local people in the regions we visit.

PfB is striving for financial self - sufficiency for this protected area over time through earned revenue from ecotourism and sustainable forestry.

The Belize Conservation Fund assists Programme for Belize (PfB) in renovating and expanding its ecotourism facilities in Belize, both at the La Milpa Lodge and the Hill Bank Lodge.

Ecotourism is one of this county's most important assets, as is local agriculture, which must be supported and maintained for its economic value, food security and the beautiful landscapes area farms contribute.

So it changed the way we look at endangerment but also caused us to work with the government of Congo to establish new protected areas to work on what we can do to protect the gorillas» health from hemorrhagic fevers or from ecotourism for that matter, because they can catch anything that we have.

The reserve was established as a rainforest research center in 1996, with half of its land remaining untouched while the other half is set aside for sustainable logging, ecotourism and the production of crabwood oil from carapa seed by forest - dwelling communities.

Ecological restoration has worked wonders in Nepal's Terai Arc, where monsoonal lands are recovering from intensive human use as people are persuaded to manage forests for conservation and supplement their income with ecotourism and sustainable native crops.

Despite the utility of ecotourism and trophy hunting for lion conservation in general, only a small proportion of that revenue typically becomes available to wildlife managers.

The giant - tortoise - replacement scheme could also be a boon for Madagascar's ecotourism industry, Pedrono said.

In the latest peer - reviewed publication on the potential impacts of a border wall on plants and animals, conservation biologists, led by a pair of scientists from The University of Texas at Austin, say that border walls threaten to harm endangered Texas plants and animals and cause trouble for the region's growing ecotourism industry.

This is critically important for us to understand, both to inform our tagging and research activities and especially for the Indonesian government to be able to sustainably manage whale shark ecotourism in a manner that benefits local coastal communities without negatively affecting the whale sharks.»

These animals serve and will serve as an import source of ecotourism for the country.»

Ecotourism could be a major industry for Nicaragua.

The Russian government will invest $ 16.6 million toward developing the park, which will include protected areas for wildlife, an economic development zone and an ecotourism recreational zone.

They anticipate the project will impact Nicaragua's lucrative ecotourism and the supply of fresh water for drinking, irrigation and power generation.

Actions identified to support snow leopard conservation in Uzbekistan are resolution of herder conflict, public awareness and education programs, introduction of ecotourism income for local communities and increase protection against illegal hunting.

The social, economic and environmental aspects of travel encompass topics such as ecotourism, travel for social good, and education tourism.

Kingfisher Bay holds nine Advanced Ecotourism Certifications from Ecotourism Australia for its tours and accommodation.

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Costa Rica's commitment to sustained ecotourism has earned this «Jewel of Central America» a well - deserved worldwide reputation as a land of rare natural beauty, helping to consistently make Costa Rica a top tourist destination and a natural for guided eco tours.

Costa Rica rightfully enjoys an international reputation for unsullied nature and sustainable ecotourism travel.

Although Costa Rica is a small country with fewer than 5 million people, it has one of the most stable and robust democracies in Central and South America, which is wonderful for supporting sustainable ecotourism in Costa Rica.

Malawi, «the warm heart of Africa,» is the ideal destination for families looking for an introduction to an African ecotourism adventure....

Thank you for sharing this important information; the ecotourism industry will surely improve with this information circulating.

In 2004 the operation achieved an Advanced Ecotourism accreditation and in 2014 was a founding member of Global Shark Diving, an international alliance of dive operators committed to shark conservation and providing unique shark experiences for divers.

Costa Rica is world renowned for its sustainable ecotourism and the eco-friendly rainforest trails and bridges of Hanging Bridges (located near the base of Arenal Volcano) will bring you up close to Costa Rica's exotic wildlife, birds and rainforests.

Ecotourism is the country's prime industry and San Jose is resplendent for its tourism services and world - class hotel accommodations.

At present, these trails attract great admiration and preference for adventure tourism, ecotourism, culture and archaeology.

South African hotelier and developer of Mantis, Adrian Gardiner is committed to conservation and ecotourism with his passion for tourism firmly set on the African continent, making this new chapter in East Africa particularly pleasing.

Tourism, particularly ecotourism, has become a priority with the Belizean government and opportunities for tourism related industries are growing.