Eco Tourism Flashcards
Location
Tefe two hours west of Manaus
Biodiversity
10% of all species in the world
Global warming
Cutting down every tree in the Amazon would lead to more C02 than every car boat and plane in the world emits
Indigenous tribes
67 remain uncontacted
Area of the Amazon
7 million kmsq
Rate of deforestation
19000 kmsq annually
How does its design make it sustainable
Floating made from reclaimed material reducing deforestation because of it
Visitor numbers
Maximum of 6 at a time, on average only 250 visitors per year
Energy provision
Solar panels
Economic impact on the local community
250 per person
Provides tour guide jobs with a fair wage
Locals are able to continue with their traditional way of life whilst earning a wage working in the tourist industry
Social impact for guides
Learn English and secure income for family
Transport
Motorised canoe, only 4 per day to minimise impact
Minimising impact of guiding
Walking safaris
No animals imported unlike Ariau towers
Unique species
Punk river dolphin
White monkey
Distribution of profits
30% to community
30% to environmental protection
15% to environmental education
25 % to further investment in the lodge
