Ecotourism Flashcards
(16 cards)
Litter
small pieces of rubbish that have been left lying on the ground in public places:
If tourists don’t litter, nature will be protected
Hiking > jogging
+ the activity of going for long walks in the countryside:
go hiking We’re going hiking in the Sierra Nevada.
+ the activity of running at a slow, regular speed, especially as a form of exercise:
He usually goes jogging for half an hour before breakfast.
Ecotourism
the business of organizing holidays to places of natural beauty in a way that helps local people and does not damage the environment
Ecotourist destination
Ecosystems and wildlife
Many ecotourist destination are built to protect ecosystems and wildlife
Nature reservation/conservation/protection
Nature reserve
Ecotourism guides help visitor understand the importance of nature reservation
Connect with nature
Taking part in outdoor activites like/such as hikking help visitors connect with nature
Economic benefits
Local communities
Ecotoursm destination bring econimic benefits to local communites
Renewable energy sources
Ecotourism sites often use renewable energy sources to reduce/minimize enviromental impact
Reduce/minimize enviromental impact
Ecotourism sites often use renewable energy sources to reduce….
Rely on/upon someone/sth
to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone or something in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed:
Some local communities rely on ecotourism
Sustain/maintain culture
to cause or allow culture to continue for a period of time:
Natural resources
any of the materials such as water, coal, and wood that exist in nature and can be used by people
Enforce/set trick regulation
Goverment should enforce/set trick regulations to ensure that ecotourism remain truly sustainanle
Rather than/instead of
Responsible tourism programs encourage visitors participate in enviromental protection rather than just enjoying the scenery
Reduce/minimize waste
One of importance/key principles of ecotourism is to reduce waste and untilize resources efficiently
Utilize/make use of
Utilize resources efficiently
Make efficient use of resources