WHAT IS ECOTOURISM?
According to the Quebec Declaration on Ecotourism,
ecotourism "embraces the principles of sustainable tourism...
and the following principles which distinguish it from the wider concept
of sustainable tourism:
- Contributes actively to the conservation of natural and cultural
heritage,
- Includes local and indigenous communities in its planning, development and operation, contributing to their well-being,
- Interprets the natural and cultural heritage of the destination to visitor,
- Lends itself better to independent travellers, as well as to organized
tours
for small size groups".
We have looked at ways which people experience and enjoy nature in our adventure pages.
We have considered environmental and conservation issues
One of the most serious issues is die offs in Lake Erie
It is important that all people respect and value these special places because they are of special, often spiritual, significance to the indigenous peoples of our areas. If you are fortunate enough to have one of these people guide you, you will learn so much about the flora and fauna as well as the history.
Page by Team New Zealand
Support from Brett, Canada
Background is a native New Zealand fern
