There are many problems with so called ecotourism cause:
1. Global Environmental Change (GEC)
The nature of nature is change, and both GEC and species loss have alwalys been going on. However, there are several component on GEC like temperature increase, sea level rise and land use change. Firstly is temperature increase, in the future, global warming is likely to accelerate, even though models do not allow for exact statements on the future of climate change, as there is a range uncertainties concerning the parameters used, their interaction and feedback prosesses, as well as future emosion level of greenhouse gases. After that, sea-level rise can be consequences of temperature increases where the result of the thermal expansion of the oceans and the melting of glaciers and ice caps . Sea level rise can lead to the loss of coastal erosion . lastly is land use change. A growing world population and diet changes associated with changes in living standars have contributed to the conversion of large areas of land use and urban development. development project of various kinds can affect areas of importance for biodiversity, such as the Mediteranean coastline. Land degradation adds to these changes, including deforestation, poor agricultural practices, industrialisation, pollution, salination, siltation, erosion, acidification and waterlogging. Often, development processes affect areas of high biodiversity, and consequently oppurtunities for ecotourism.
2. Impact on Wildlife
Scientists researching the impact of ecotourism have found that even low impact activities such as hiking and wildlife watching had an impact on the numbers of certain carnivores in the Californian forest. The numbers of bobcats and coyotes seen living in the area dropped dramatically since ecotourism began.
3. Local Cultures
Because many of these areas were once isolated, the cultures and peoples living there now are having their lifestyles disturbed because the increase in visitation and other changes, such as the building of trails, that come with ecotourism. Simply by interacting with these cultures, even if intentions are good, the cultures are altered.
4. Economic Impact
This economic impact can increase political and financial support for conservation. Protected areas, and nature conservation generally, provide many benefits to society, including preservation of biodiversity, maintenance of watersheds, and so on. Unfortunately, many of these benefits are intangible. However, the benefits associated with recreation and tourism in protected areas tend to be tangible. For example, divers at a marine park spend money on lodging, food, and other goods and services, thereby providing employment for local and non-local residents. These positive economic impacts can lead to increased support for the protected areas with which they are associated. This is one reason why ecotourism has been embraced as a means for enhancing conservation of natural resources.
2. Impact on Wildlife
Scientists researching the impact of ecotourism have found that even low impact activities such as hiking and wildlife watching had an impact on the numbers of certain carnivores in the Californian forest. The numbers of bobcats and coyotes seen living in the area dropped dramatically since ecotourism began.
3. Local Cultures
Because many of these areas were once isolated, the cultures and peoples living there now are having their lifestyles disturbed because the increase in visitation and other changes, such as the building of trails, that come with ecotourism. Simply by interacting with these cultures, even if intentions are good, the cultures are altered.
4. Economic Impact
This economic impact can increase political and financial support for conservation. Protected areas, and nature conservation generally, provide many benefits to society, including preservation of biodiversity, maintenance of watersheds, and so on. Unfortunately, many of these benefits are intangible. However, the benefits associated with recreation and tourism in protected areas tend to be tangible. For example, divers at a marine park spend money on lodging, food, and other goods and services, thereby providing employment for local and non-local residents. These positive economic impacts can lead to increased support for the protected areas with which they are associated. This is one reason why ecotourism has been embraced as a means for enhancing conservation of natural resources.
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