Global Eco Asia-Pacific Ecotourism Conference

Wednesday 9th November, 2011

Partnerships - Ecotourism and Protected Areas - A Case Study

Leonie Gale & Angus M Robinson

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

Seven Principles of Ecotourism

Involves travel to natural destinations Minimises impact Builds environmental awareness Provides direct financial benefits for

conservation Provides financial benefits and empowerment

for local people Respects local culture Supports human rights and democratic

movements

Source: Honey, 2008: Ecotourism and Sustainable Development

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Foundation

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

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Foundation achievements

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

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Foundation achievements

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Foundation achievements

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Foundation achievements

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Foundation achievements

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Case Study: Yuraygir Coastal WalkWorld class nature destination

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Yuraygir Coastal WalkMinimal impact, local benefits

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Yuraygir Coastal WalkBuilds environmental awareness

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Yuraygir Coastal WalkProvides direct financial benefits for

conservation

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Yuraygir Coastal WalkRespects local culture

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Yuraygir Coastal WalkSupports human rights

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Strategic partnershipsEcotourism and protected areas

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Strategic partnershipsThe Foundation model

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Strategic partnershipsThe Foundation model

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Strategic partnershipsThe Foundation model

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

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Strategic partnership opportunitiesEcotourism and protected areas

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Strategic partnership opportunitiesEcotourism and protected areas

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Strategic partnership opportunitiesEcotourism and protected areas

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Strategic partnershipsAn invitation from the Foundation

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Steve Corbett

Susanna BradshawMichelle Dunn

Melanie Wagner

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