Ecotourism Flashcards
Segments of ecotourism
- wilf life ecotourism
- eco adventure travel
- sustainable tourism
- responsible tourism
- nature base travel
- green line travels
- cultural tourism
Regions designated for conservation and sustainable tourism. These areas aim to balance environmental preservation with tourism activities
Protected area
Protected areas different management zone
- strict protection zone
- multiple use zone
- restoration use zone
- cultural zone
- recreational zone
- special use zone
Off limits to all human activities except for scientific studies and religious use by indigenous community.
Strict protection zone
Allow different activities within the prescribed management plan such as livelihood activities, agriculture.
Multiple use zone
Environmentally degraded zones that need to revive their natural habitat and biodiversity
Restoration use zone
Contain significant cultures, religious, spiritual where traditional rites exist
Cultural zone
Promote recreational, tourism, educational, and environmental awareness
Recreational zone
Set aside for special uses ( such as telecommunication facilities, irrigation canals, electric power lines)
Special use zone
Areas in ecotourism refer to regions that are not officially designated as protected by government or conservation organizations but still attract tourists for their natural beauty and cultural significance
Non-protected area
phases
- assessment phase
- planning phase
- implementation phase
- monitoring and evaluation
Carried out to determine if a site has the potential to be developed into an ecotourism site
Assessment phase
Carried out to determine if a site has the potential to be developed into an ecotourism site
Assessment phase
After finishing the assessment the DENR group will conduct an (EMP) ecotourism management plan
Planning phase
Types of ecotourist
- Hard eco tourist
- soft eco tourist
