Ecotourism in Amazonian Peru: Uniting tourism, conservation and community development

Hill, J. and Hill, R. (2011) Ecotourism in Amazonian Peru: Uniting tourism, conservation and community development. Geography, 96 (2). pp. 75-85. ISSN 0016-7487

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Abstract

With reference to two ecotourism enterprises that operate within Tambopata, Peru, this paper evaluates key principles necessary to enable the successful achievement of ecotourism in a little-developed tropical forest region. In so doing, it highlights the intricacies of the relationship between ecotourism, environmental conservation and local community development. Principles are identified as i) empowering communities by integrating them in an ecotourism venture; ii) exchanging knowledge between a community and tour operator; iii) managing forest resources jointly between a community and tour operator; iv) minimising local economic leakage; v) educating tourists through interpretive programmes; and vi) minimising environmental and wildlife disturbance. The research offers cautious optimism that the tourism enterprises are consciously helping to protect the rainforest of Tambopata, while meeting the socio-economic needs of the local communities.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	ecotourism, community-based development, conservation, rainforest expeditions, Peru
Faculty/Department:	Faculty of Environment and Technology > Department of Geography and Environmental Management ~Pre-2012 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Environment and Technology > Department of Geography and Environmental Management
ID Code:	15881
Deposited By:	Dr J. Hill
Deposited On:	01 Nov 2011 14:51
Last Modified:	02 Dec 2012 07:16