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Ecotourism has become one of the fastest-growing sectors of the tourism industry, growing annually by 10–15%
worldwide. Ecotourism can be defined as a form of tourism, which is associated under the genre of pristine, fragile
visit and also undisturbed natural areas, where you have the liberty to enjoy the forest or nature at its best.
The main aim is to create a low impact and mostly small-scale groups are allowed for the same reason. The
major goal of eco-traveling is to make people realize the importance of natural preservation and natural lifestyle to
create a balance in our fast-paced modern society. Apart from educating the travelers, eco travel can also help in
collecting funds for various forms of ecological conservation, which can easily benefit the economic development of
the local region, along with the empowerment associated under the zone of local communities.
However, doubts are also raised by many critics. Since ecotourism can bring needed funds to conservation
efforts around the globe, it can also put stress on wildlife and local populations, if not handled correctly. The more
visitors a fragile ecosystem has each year, the more likely the traffic is to damage habitats and affect the local
environment. Another major disadvantage is that it may bring outside investment and development to a region at the
cost of local jobs and infrastructure. This will destroy local industry and agriculture as workers find better wages
serving guests and can lead to an economic downward spiral.
Tourism departments must strike a balance between access to rare wildlife and protection of endangered plants
and animals. If tourists cannot see rare habitats and their occupants, there is no reason to visit the area, but too much
traffic can have a negative effect. If poorly regulated, instead of protecting those areas, visitors may possibly destroy
them in the name of “green travel.”
What is the main idea of this article?
A
Ecotourism helps boost the local economy and benefits the local industry.
B
Ecotourism is a double-edged sword whose impact is hard to determine.
C
The presence of tourism departments in rare natural habitats can cause some problems.
D
Tourists will damage the fragile environment, so they should be regulated properly.
