Eco-Tourism Defined
Bill Wright defines Eco-Tourism
“Assisting visitors to see and experience relatively undisturbed, natural or rural areas. Guiding these guests in as low-impact a fashion as possible, and utilizing small locally owned businesses are some of eco-tourism’s goals. I believe eco-tourism’s purpose is:
-to educate the traveler about the wildlife in that area
-to educate the traveler about the land itself; the natural history of the area
-to provide funds directly to the people who live in that community or area
-to expose the visitor to the life style of the people in that community or area
-to foster respect for different cultures and/or lifestyles”