IMPACT OF TOURISM 3.03 Discuss the environmental impact of tourism.
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IMPACT OF TOURISM
3.03 Discuss the environmental impact of
tourism.
Environment
The climatic, social, and cultural conditions that influence the life of a person or community
Positive environmental effects of tourism
• Preservation
• Revenue
• Education
• Design
Preservation
• Preserving natural resources is most important element in the development of a tourist destination.
Revenue
• Revenues generated may be used to improve animal habitats, wilderness areas, and infrastructure.
Education
• Tourist education about environment and natural resources, leads to understanding and participation in preservation.
Design• Appropriate design of buildings in
terms of color, signage, and landscaping enhances the beauty of an area.
Turtle friendly windows “Green” Buildings
Negative environmental effect of tourism
*An increase in the number of people using an area’s resources will usually have a detrimental impact on the environment.
•Effects on wildlife
•Effects on landscapes
•Pollution of the environment
Effects on wildlife
•Disrupting feeding and breeding
•Killing of animals
•Destruction of habitats
•Restriction of wildlife’s natural movement and migration
Effects on landscapes
•Erosion
•Land development
•Destruction of natural beauty
Pollution of the environment
•Land
•Water
•Air
•Chemical
•Noise
Mt. Everest Tourism Pollution• http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/52039252#52039252
Pollution of the environment
Carrying capacity-The number of users that can be accommodated in an area.
-Before visitors perceive a decline in the desirability of the area
-Before ecological damage is done
Factors used to determine carrying capacity
1. The number of visitors
2. The amount of “use” by the average visitor
•How long do they stay?
•Average length of stay in Hawaii = 9.19 Days.
•Hawaii depends on oil for 80% of its energy needs.
3. The quality of resource management and facility development/design
Factors used to determine carrying capacity
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse limits the number of visitors that can climb stairs daily
Factors used to determine carrying capacity
4. The number of residents and their quality-of-life needs
– Tourists use water, sewer, and power
5. The number of other users of the area– Agriculture, ranching, industry
Exceeding Carrying Capacity
• Find alternative solutions
Infrastructure
The foundation and other systems needed to support and accommodate visitors
•Water supply
•Sewage disposal
•Public utilities
•Roads
Superstructure
•Hotels
•Restaurants
•Attractions
Facilities needed to serve specific needs of tourists
Ecotourism• Responsible travel to natural areas that
conserves the environment and sustains the well being of the local people.
• Based on the principle of conserving environment for future generations
Ecotourism
• Fastest growing tourism segment.
• Ecotourists tend to be wealthy and college-educated.
• Found in areas with vast natural surroundings.
Ecotourism
• Provides tourists with info about natural areas and the culture.
• Helps improve local economy.
Ecotourism• Examples:
• Bird Watching at the Outer Banks.
• Trail Building in Australia.
• Canoeing the Amazon River.