Ecotourism and the Bribri of Costa Rica
Ecotourism and the Bribri of Costa Rica
Ecotourism and the Bribri of Costa Rica
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Problems with <strong>Ecotourism</strong><br />
It is counter-productive<br />
-economic development <strong>of</strong> wild areas, <strong>the</strong> closer <strong>the</strong> better, <strong>the</strong><br />
more species <strong>the</strong> better, causing <strong>the</strong> most damage<br />
More tourists have a greater potential for harm<br />
-soil compaction, trail erosion, clearing for development, litter,<br />
sanitation issues, trampling <strong>and</strong> collecting <strong>of</strong> plants, altering wildlife<br />
behavior, development right outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> protected areas<br />
-popular sites are over-crowded<br />
Money issues<br />
-how much money stays in <strong>the</strong> local economy<br />
-money needed for initial investments for ecotourism<br />
Do special habitats <strong>and</strong> cultures have to be pr<strong>of</strong>itable to survive<br />
-question au<strong>the</strong>nticity
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