Theme D Case Study: Ecotourism in Nam Ha, Laos Flashcards
What type of area is Nam Ha?
National Protected Area (NPA)
What year did Nam Ha become a heritage park?
2005
In Nam Ha, what type of wildlife is there?
Rare wildlife
In Nam Ha, how many species of bird is there?
288
In Nam Ha, what animals are at risk of extinction?
Tigers and leopards
How many species of large mammals are there in Nam Ha?
37
What percentage of the Nam Ha protected area is covered in dense deciduous forest?
90%
Why is there a large support of a wide range of plants and animals in Nam Ha?
There is a wide range of habitats and ecosystems
What have visitor numbers increased from?
1000 to 4000
What group is the eco-tourism project at Nam Ha organised by?
UNESCO
In Nam Ha, what are the 2 major attractions for tourists?
Boating on the Nam Ha River
Trekking through forests
In Nam Ha, what must all trekking and boat trips use?
Nam Ha Eco-Guide service
Howe many villages are involved at the project in Nam Ha?
57
In Nam Ha, what do the villages offer for the local people?
Village based lodges and forest camps
In Nam Ha, what are local people trained to monitor? What does this do for the government?
Biodiversity
Helps government look for changes in number of endangered species
In Nam Ha, what do local people become instead of hunters?
Guides
In Nam Ha, what were there plans to build? What would these have lead to and what banned it?
2 roads through the area
Would have lead to logging and illegal trade
Eco tourism project banned it
In terms of people, what does the Nam Ha ecotourism project help conserve?
Culture of Laos
What areas does the Nam Ha ecotourism project help develop?
Rural areas
What does the Nam Ha ecotourism project provide and what does this mean for the local community?
Training and skills
Means they can fight poverty
What does the Laos government want to promote in Nam Ha?
Tourism
What does the Laos government in Nam Ha not want to damage?
The beauty and the wildlife of the area
What is the negative to the locals being eco-guides in Nam Ha?
They are under staffed and poorly equipped
What is the main issue the Laos government is facing?
They are unable to promote Nam Ha without damaging the natural area, the wildlife and beauty
