Mid unit

• What does ecotourism refer to?

  Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and supports local people.
• What is the primary focus of ecotourism?

  Minimizing environmental impact while promoting cultural understanding and sustainable development.
• What are the advantages of ecotourism?

  1. Environmental Conservation
  2. Economic Benefits to Local Communities
  3. Cultural Exchange and Awareness
  4. Education and Awareness
  5. Sustainable Development
• How does ecotourism contribute to environmental conservation?

  It generates revenue that supports the protection of natural habitats and wildlife.
• What economic benefits does ecotourism provide to local communities?

  It provides income through jobs in hospitality, guiding, and related services.
• How does ecotourism promote cultural exchange and awareness?

  Tourists learn about local cultures, customs, and traditional practices.
• What role does education play in ecotourism?

  It raises awareness about environmental and cultural issues.
• What does sustainable development in ecotourism promote?

  It promotes practices like using renewable resources and reducing waste.
• What are the disadvantages of ecotourism?

  1. Environmental Impact
  2. Cultural Exploitation
  3. Economic Dependence
  4. Displacement of Local Communities
  5. High Costs
• What environmental impact can ecotourism have if not managed properly?

  It can lead to environmental degradation through over-visitation and pollution.
• How can cultural exploitation occur in ecotourism?

  Local cultures can be commercialized or altered to meet tourist demands.
• What is a potential economic risk of over-reliance on ecotourism?


  Local economies can become vulnerable to fluctuations in tourism.
• How can ecotourism lead to the displacement of local communities?

  Areas designated for ecotourism may restrict access to traditional lands.
• Why can ecotourism destinations be expensive for tourists?


  Due to their remote locations and emphasis on sustainable operations.
• What is essential for mitigating the negative impacts of ecotourism?

  Careful planning and management are essential.
• Revenue


  The money earned from the sales of goods or services, in this case, ecotourism.
• Over-reliance


  A situation where a local economy heavily depends on only one source of income, making it extremely vulnerable to negative changes or fluctuations
• Unstable currency


  A situation where the value of a local currency is prone to sudden or unexpected changes, making it difficult to predict or manage financial transactions
• what is distribution

  Where species are found over the total area where they occur
• What is population 


  The number of species in a given area
• What is sampling

  Counting small numbers of a large total population in order to study population
• pitfall fall trap 


  Dig a hole in the ground,place a sample pot in ,cover with a roof to prevent water from entering
• why do we sample

  •to collect organism

  •count the number of organisms in each species

  •collect accurate data

  •data collected fairly
• How do we estimate population size

  Estimated population size=first sampleXsecond sample size\number of recaptured marked individuals
• IUCIV


  Published the red list which informs countries about which species need conservation
• CITEs: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.