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The Development of Ecotourism Product - Coggle Diagram
The Development of Ecotourism Product
Standard guideline for ecotourism development.
Guideline for Marine Parks and Islands
Freshwater supply is a critical resource on marine islands.
A maximum limit on the number of visitors at any one time on beach area.
The construction of tourists facilities on island should be limited to lowland areas.
Guideline for National Parks, Reserves and Other Forests.
Every park, reserve and area for forest tourism will have a development and management plan.
National parks and protected forest areas should be zone according to type and and intensity of permitted use.
Development of physical facilities should be based upon site plans.
Hotel, restaurant and stores should be located outside park boundaries .
Guidelines for Limestone Hill and Cave Sites
Controlling cave use to conserve the caves, their setting and quality of the visitor experience.
Qualifying and permitting tour operators to assure visitor safety.
Developing a plan for dealing with cave emergencies and rescues.
Guideline for Rivers, Waterfalls and Lakes
Natural water levels should not be altered.
Jet skiing and water skiing may be permitted on artificial lakes.
Lake shore and river bank erosion control measures should be devised and enforced.
Why such guideline is vital in ecotourism development?
Conserve the resources of nature and develop in an environmentally sound manner.
Provide long-term benefits to the resource, the local community and industry.
Educate to all parties and local communities, government and non-government organization to recognize the intrinsic values of resources.
Environmental protection becomes a vital part of sustainable tourism.
Important to ensure the maintenance of the cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity and life sustaining systems.