ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Research Findings reveal that ecotourism has induced both positive and negative consequences on the local culture and social life. On one hand, social facilities and infrastructure such as road, school, health post, drinking water, and tele-communication have been improved in the settlements along the trail.

Detailed explanation-2: -Positive impact of ecotourism on the environment Ecotourism can reduce the need to hunt animals for income. With ecotourism, income is earned from preserving the rainforest-deforestation is discouraged, as it is detrimental to income from tourists. Money from tourists goes back into the conservation of the area.

Detailed explanation-3: -Keeping Things Balanced. Ecotourism in developing island nations has the potential to help eradicate poverty in these regions. Done correctly, it allows locals to hold onto their culture while protecting their resources and ecosystems at the same time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ecotourism promises to provide employment and income to local communities and needed foreign exchanges to national governments while allowing the continued existence of the natural resources.