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Ecotourism
Ecotourism

Serene natural habitats are marketed and this is known as Eco Tourism, a

branch of International Tourism. Nature and her pristine beauty is

highlighted and Tourism without damaging Nature is encouraged.

Natural Philosopy, championed by Goethe and others, point out Nature is the

main efficient cause. While God is still invisible, the only visible

manifestation is Nature.

I follow two philosophers this way

It was Nature, Nature, all I heard them say ! ( The Faust - Goethe )

Aimed to provide awareness to the tourists about the wisdom of Nature and

the protective functions of the forests, Eco Tourism is educational in

nature.

The guide and the tourist visit the naturally beauteous areas for

understanding the cultural and natural history of environment, but taking

care not to change or alter the integrity of the ecosystem. At the same

time, this safe tourism provides economic opportunities to the local

inhabitants, who also join in the green Conservation Movement !

It can also be defined as environmentally conscious tourism and not a search

of pristine locations It has to be sustainable with the continous capacity

to

Safeguard natural environment, which is the base of tourist attraction

Maintian and provide the quality of the satisfaction of the tourists , thus

benefiting the locals in the area.

There are many number of definitions of Ecotourism, each highlighting

different aspects. It is to be noted that different parameters emerged in

common to all eco tourism developmental initiatives.

Eco Tourism may be defined as that

Which is based on Nature

Where interpretation and education are important components

Which is sustainable ecologically

Which benefits the local people.

If any of these components are not satisfied, such a venture cannot be

classified as an Eco Tourism venture !

Tourism, without well thought out plans and managed programs, can mean the

destruction of the natural habitat. Also the cultural shock concomitant with

interaction with various cultures can also put the locals in danger.

Stipulation of certain standarss and awareness campaigns amongst tour

operators and travel agents reduces considerably this impact. Eco Tourism,

therefore, is considered as a solution to tourism related environmental

problems.

The region of the Western Ghats of Kerala, with its tropical forest

ecocystem, provides the natural advantage for this division of International

Tourism. In order to develop the immense potential of Kerala Tourism, our

tourism products diversification is essential. Hence Western Ghats can be

projected as the Eco Tourism Zone of Kerala. Eco Tourism adumbrates the

concept of sustainability in Tourism. Future generatoins are protected, as

the needs of the now a day visitor is transformed with Green Education !

The Present Situation

The major tourism destinations can be classified as beaches, wild life

sanctuaries, backwaters, hill stations, and festivals which represent

culture. Kerala will have to upgrade its products and provide

infrastructural

facilities. There is no system at present through which the public can see

the

forest and have a lasting,quality experience. The visits to sanctuary, which

i

s widely practised now, cannot be called as ecotourism. It is only mass

tourism

to a sanctuary. A more concentrated stratedy, which is small group oriented

and supply driven, is the need of the hour.

Those in charge should provide education and provision for learning process

for the tourists, as Tourism needs close monitoring in an ecologically

sensitive area.It is imperative that Tourism be ecologically sustainable.

The

economic benefit should benefit the locals to ensure sustainability.

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