Tuesday 8 January 2013

Eco Tourism – A Step Taken For Conserving Natural Habitat

Ecotourism is part of tourism that involves exploration of pristine and almost virgin land without disturbing the wildlife and natural habitat. Unlike the traditional form of tourism (mass or commercial tourism) it’s an alternate measure of creating low effect on environment by making tourist conscious of negative impact generated by unfriendly ways of treating natural resources. Ecotourism is a way of ecological conservation which not only keeps the environment cleaner and healthier but also provides economic good things about many people. This kind of tourism teaches travelers to become sensitive towards the local ecology, heritage and supply opportunity to interact with ethnic people which makes them feel like more bonded with local folklore.

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Ecotourism creates Opportunity of employment, and economic development for that locals and infuse respect for various cultures and human rights among travelers. The movement for Ecotourism started during early 80s whenever a group of intellectual people considered to keep the pristine locations in natural way so the coming generation could also go ahead and take pleasure of nature’s serene beauty which required least interventions by people. Let us see talk about theses points.

All carried non biodegradable items shouldn't be left/ buried or burn in open. Take all wastage along and dispose them in municipality or nearby dustbins.

Cut the environmental noise, especially in wildlife sanctuaries and nature because louder volume could disturb animal. Also look after Holy shrines’ asceticism.

Don’t disturb the biodiversity from the region. Don’t take flora in type of cuttings or destroy them.

In water streams, lakes or pounds avoid using pollutant like detergents and shampoos. Also you ought to not consume cigarettes, aerated drinks, drugs and toss the leftover in the wild.

Show respect to local traditions. It’s not in favour to tempt locals, particularly the children to offers any foodstuffs.

Last although not the least, Tour Operators must create environmentally friendly travel packages and should include “Dos and Don’ts” list for tourists in travel packages.

 In general the main criterion behind ecotourism would be to make a “responsible traveler” for environment sustainability. An accountable travels must show appreciation for local flora, fauna, heritage and don’t intervene in natural habitat.

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