Sustainability and managing environmental impacts Flashcards
Describe the meaning environmental impacts
Environmental impacts…
Affect the natural and built surroundings in a destination
Identify two of the four positive environmental impacts on tourism
- Conservation
- Environmental education
- Open spaces and improved street furniture
- Regeneration
Describe the term conversation
Conversation is…
The protection of things found in nature
Describe the term regeneration
Regeneration is….
Improving or building in an area to make it more attractive
Identify three of the six negative environmental impacts on tourism
- Increased pollution
- Overcrowding
- Traffic congestion
- Reduced biodiversity
- Environmental degradation
- Erosion
Describe the term erosion
Erosion is….
The gradual wearing away of the natural landscape by constantly walking or driving over it
Describe the term congestion
Congestion is….
When many vehicles are clogged in one place and there is very slow or no movement
Describe one way visitors can be used to manage environmental impacts on tourism
Visitor are managed by…
Restricting numbers, controlling movements, issuing visas and maximum limits.
Encouraged to use alternate types of transport such as hybrids, electric powered transport .
Educated on how they can reduce their impact on the local environment- tour guides
Describe one way traffic can be used to manage environmental impacts on tourism
Traffic can be managed by….
- Restricting the amount of traffic
- Providing affordable and frequent public transport
- Adequate parking, park and ride schemes
Describe one way planning can be used to manage environment impacts on tourism
Planning is controlled by…
- Building regulations, planning permission
- Size and location of developments
- Maintaining local style in scale and design
Describe how legislation can be used to manage environment impacts on tourism
Legislation (Government laws) and Regulations encourage…..
Sustainability and reduce the environmental impact
Describe how resources/utilities can be used to manage environment impacts on tourism
Resources/Utilities is where…
Waste management, energy and water supplies are controlled responsibly
Describe how natural areas can be used to manage environment impacts on tourism
Natural areas are…
Protected by creating nature reserves and limiting or preventing access to these areas
