Sustainably managing Rainforests Flashcards
1
Q
How is ecotourism good
A
• Provides jobs for local people, e.g. guides.
• It aims to educate tourists about the importance of
the Amazon rainforest
2
Q
Example of successful ecotourism
A
Yachana Lodge
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Tourists visit in small numbers
Provides employment for local people and tribes.
It has a school attached to provide training.
Buildings are made out of forest materials.
3
Q
What is selective logging
A
Selective logging or partial forest removal is the practice of cutting down a few species of trees while leaving the rest intact and unharmed
