Warm Up: 12/6/10 Think about a rainforest. List all of the people who would have an interest in this piece of land (it doesn’t matter whether they use it positively or negatively)

Ecotourism Ecotourism refers to responsible travel to natural areas. ecotourism focuses on the environment and is big business for many countries. Responsible travel safeguards the integrity of the ecosystem one is visiting and produces economic benefits for local communities. When it is successful, ecotourism meets the needs of both conservation and local economic development.

Examples of Ecotourism

Benefits of Ecotourism

Threats of Ecotourism

Assignment Create a poster promoting ecotourism in the Amazon Rain Forest. Remember Ecotourism should: –A successful ecotourism site meets the needs of both conservation and local economic development; –Ecotourism activities must involve plans for sustainability: limit the number of tourists, use renewable resources, have minimal impact, etc.; –The projects must include the local residents and maximize local economic benefits; and –There is collaboration between the government, tour operators, and conservation groups. Your poster should include the following: –Information about why one would want to visit, –What one can do there, –Information about accommodations and logistical details. –Pictures –Slogan