Small-scale ecotourism - Ecuador

Question 1

What was happening in the Napo region 1991?

Answer 1

Being destroyed by combination of oil exploitation + rainforest tourism = threatening the Quicha’s traditional lifestyle

Question 2

Why was the ecotourism project developed?

Answer 2

An attempt to strengthen the community + create a sustainable income for indigenous people

Question 3

Rules + Regulations

Answer 3

Exchanges of clothing or personal items with community members is not allowed

Visitors must avoud displays of affection even with close friends

Animals + plants must not be collected without permission

All rubbish must be taken away with visitors

When walking in the rainforest:
Not to touch branches without out checking first

Not to pull on branches

If need the loo go to side of track not near river

Question 4

Example

Answer 4

Kapawi ecolodge

Question 5

What did the money from tourism do?

Answer 5

Led to major improvements to services in the villages

Question 6

What have the Quicha done?

Answer 6

Used their expert knowledge of forest as the basis for guided tours

They have trained their children, via ecological training programme in village school, to recognise plants + their uses