BENEFITS

AND COST
OF ECOTOURISM
 Introduction
It’s high time that we human beings have to realize the importance
of protecting mother earth. There are many solutions that people
are coming up with to conserve the divine nature. Its time to
awaken the green panthers within us. One of the solutions to
protect the environment is ‘Ecotourism’.
DISCOVER THE BENEFITS
OF ECOTOURISM
Preservation of natural areas
and the protection of wildlife
populations.
Creating jobs and bolstering
existing enterprises.
Provides a more genuine and
meaningful form of travel.
Great way for visitors and locals
to learn about each other’s
culture and traditions.
Provide funds to manage and
expand protected areas
Exposure to ecotourism fosters
environmentalism
Areas protected for ecotourism
provide environmental benefits
Job Opportunities
Economic Growth and
Development
 COSTS OF
ECOTOURISM
 DIRECT COSTS
Impacts of permanent
environmental restructuring and
generation of waste residuals
Impacts of tourist activities
(wildlife observation, hiking,
introduction of exotic species)
 INDIRECT COSTS
Effects of induced environmental
restructuring (e.g. unplanned
development in adjacent villages due to
migration for ecotourism related
employment)
Exposure to less benign forms of tourism
Problems associated with the economic
valuation of “nature”
 MEMBERS

RYELL SEAN MELEA SEDIGO KARL RYAN TOBIAS KYLA JADE CRISTINE MAE
BOTONA (GROUP 2 FACILITATOR) VILLANZANA ANGUSTIA