ecotourism
Also known as: environmental tourism
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Learn how ecotourism at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve in Costa Rica helps conservation and the lives of the residents
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica is a conservation area owned by a nonprofit organization. Ecotourism generates income for the local economy.
Ecotourism is the practice of touring natural habitats in a way that minimizes ecological impact. It involves trips designed to adhere to these principles. While tourism can harm the environment through pollution and resource overuse, it can also provide economic incentives for conservation, particularly in developing nations. Ecotourism helps raise awareness of unique and fragile ecosystems globally. The World Tourism Organization even declared 2002 the International Year of Ecotourism, highlighting its growing significance.123
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