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Ecotourism Evaluation Process - Coggle Diagram
Ecotourism Evaluation Process
The experience is aligned with the definition of ecotourism?
First Hand Experience
Observation of flora and fauna in natural environment
Activities which allow unfiltered exposure to the environment
Opportunity to actively participate in conservation activities
Primary Motivation Natural History
Does the experience offer deeper insight into aspects of the environment
Research
Activities
Information provided
Does the tourist wish to learn
Nature Based
Protection Status such as a national or provincial park
Undisturbed Natural Environment
Limited Development
Nature Based - Yes
Addo Elephant Park
Impact management
Road network self drive
Vetted Tour Operators
Conservation
National Park
Rehabilitated farmland
Reintroduction of species
Five Biomes
Marine Section
Community Benefit
Employment
Accommodation
Hospitality
Tour guides
Business opportunities
Supply
Activites
Transport
Environmental Interpretation
Self guided
Information boards
Information handouts
Professionally guided
Tour guides
Rangers
Pilanesberg Nature Reserve
Conservation
National Park
Transitional zone , diverse habitat and species
Iron Age Sites
Volunteer Groups
Fundraise for conservation
Participate in conservation
Community Benefit
Participation via tribal authority
Employment
Business opportunities
Wildlife Trust for community upliftment
Impact Management
200km road network
Private reserve area , limited access
Photographic hides
Guided hiking only
Environmental Interpretation
Guided activities
Guided hikes by ranger
Physical involvement in conservation activities
Game drives with ranger
Self drive
Information Boards
Pamphlets
Signboards
Gods Window
Impact Management
Natural Beauty destination
Restrict other land uses
Low impact activities
Horse Riding
Mountain Biking
Hike
Access via viewpoints , concentrate impact zones
Community benefits
Employment opportunities
Business Oppurtunities
Panorama Tourism Route
Conservation
Provincial Park
Blyde River Canyon Reserve
Biosphere reserve
Environmental Interpretation
Self drive
No information provided
Professional guides
Golden Gate Reserve
National Park
Accessible but not close to major urban centers
Clarens Weekend Getaway
Firsthand experience of environment
Mountain Bike
Horse riding
Hike
Cultural Heritage
Bushman Paintings
Basotho Village
Limited accommodation in park, lower numbers
Visitors interested in natural history
Community benefit
Accommodation jobs
Work conservation / wildlife management
Hospitality jobs
Tour Guides
Supply chain
Conservation
Threatened Grassland Biome
Palenological Sites
Bushman Paintings
Threatened / Rare Species
Bald Ibis
Bearded Vulture
Oribi
Environmental Interpretation
Guided trips to sites of bushman paintings / fossils
Basotho Village
Medicinal plant tour
Living museum
Environmental education centre
Courses
Boulders Beach
Urban environment but penguins have settled there of own accord
Close to Cape Town
Easy Access
Traffic congestion
Air pollution
High visitor numbers
Noise Disturbance
Waste generation - litter
? Impact on breeding behavior
Reduce Impact
Penguins viewed in their "natural" environment
Warnings against interference
Restricted access
Boardwalks
Environmental Intepretation
Info Boards
Staff guided tours
Private Guided Tours
Job Creation
Accommodation
Guides
Hospitality
Supply Chain
Supply chain
Not everyone interested in natural history , some just
Entrance fee revenue
Aid conservation
Kirstenbosch Gardens
Impact Management
Waste Management
No bins, visitors take waste home
Water conservation
Minimal Herbicide Use
Rules and enforcement
Environmental Interpretation
Species lists
Braille Trail for unsighted
Information boards
Guided Tours
Conservation
Habitat in urban setting
SANBI
Research biodiversity conservation
Policy advice
Sustainable development
528 hectares , only 36 cultivated and rest natural
Community Benefits
Business opportunites
Event hosting
Employment opportunites
Nature Based - No
National Zoological Gardens
Mass Tourism
Reasons for visiting
School Groups
Events such as weddings or conferences
Family Day Out
Kids Party
Artificial habitats
Exotic Animals
3117 specimens
85 hectares
Urban Environment
Pretoria
Hidden Valley Wine Farm
Mass Tourism
Wine Tasting
Wine Sales
Visit Gardens or Restaurant
Core Business Producing Wine
Agricultural Environment
uShake Marine World
Marine Themed Waterpark
Entertainment & Recreation
Uses animals in shows and encounters
Raises ethical concerns
Mass Tourism
Reason for visiting
Family day out
School Groups
Fun activity
Kids Party
Events such as concerts
Urban Environment
Artificial environment
Aquarium