Chapter 4 Flashcards
enable visitors to view attractions at a comfortable but safe distances,
Ecotourism facilities
Proper siting of ecotourism facilities helps preserve
Consideration facility siting and construction
The facilities include
*parking lots
*blinds and observation platforms
*trails
*boardwalks,
*ecolodge
*canopy walks
*glass viewing platforms
*zip lines,
*and the like.
According to calanog, reyes, amd eugenio (2012), 10 factors that we must consider when planning an ecotourism facilities
*The carrying capacity of the site
*Density of structures
*Slope
*Vegetation
*Wildlife
*Views
*Natural hazards
*Energy and utilities
*Visitor circulation
*Conflicting uses and tenurial arrangement
In terms of density, there should be a balance between dispersing and concentrating structures and facilities in a site.
Calanog et al 2016
must be used for landscaping because they are better adapted to the environment.
Native species
may infest an area because they have no natural enemies in that area.
Non-native species
Potential tourists are more likely to come to an ecotourism site if they know that secure parking spaces are available.
Parking lots
has written extensively about blinds and is the main reference of this section. He defined a blind or hide as “a structure that conceals viewers and photographers from birds or other wildlife
Oberbillig 2002
allow visitors to view or take pictures of wildlife species that are very sensitive to the presence of humans.
Blind
are built for birdwatchers, wildlife viewers, photographers,
Viewing or observation blinds
are best to use when the elevation will provide better viewing experience and wildlife
Observation decks or platform
is a “corridor, route, or pathway that has strong linkages with the natural environment
Trail
A trail is a “corridor, route, or pathway that has strong linkages with the natural environment
Drew Grocke and cahalan 2003
trails must be designed for safe and convenient access,
DENR 2009
have gentle grades, more rounded turns,
Shared-use trails or Greenways
are designed for foot travel.
Hiking trails
are natural surface trails designed for equestrian use.
Horse trails
interpret natural or cultural features in the landscape
Interpretive trails
are designed to increase the physical fitness of users.
Fitness trails
are designated for travel by motorized or non-motorized watercraft.
Water trails
are designed for low-impact use and range from general use to challenging.
Mountain bike trails
are built on spots where the soil or surface is not suitable for walking
Boardwalks
Boardwalk decking should be raised about half a meter to minimize trampling on delicate vegetation
Drew et al 2003
natural geological features such
*coral rocks
*Limestone
*Cave formation
Class II and III cave boardwalks should be located where the stalagmites, stalactites,
DENR MC 2007-04
are closed for ecotourism activities.
Class I cave
have hazardous conditions
Class II cave
do not have threatened species
Class III caves
are accommodation facilities that fit into the “existing context, rather than imposing on it”.
Ecolodges
Ecolodges are accommodation facilities that fit into the “existing context, rather than imposing on
Glenski 2010
are a great way to learn about the ecosystem at the treetops in relative safety.
Canopy walks or suspended walkways
may also be located in an urban setting such as in Singapore’s man-made Cloud Forest.
Commercial canopy walks
the glass sightseeing platform nicknamed the “Flying Disk/UFO” opened to the public
April 2016
is 400 meters high from the bottom of the cliff.
Transparent platform
- consists of a pulley suspended on a cable
- It is used as a means of access in places like a rainforest canopy
- A user is able to traverse from the higher point to a lower point
Zip line
