Ecotourism in Trinidad LO: to explain what aspects of a holiday on the ‘Asa Wright Nature...

Ecotourism in Trinidad

LO: to explain what aspects of a holiday on the ‘Asa Wright Nature

centre’ make it an ecotourism holiday

Recap….

What have we learnt that makes a holiday an ‘ecotourism holiday?’

Watch this video clip and note down factors that make this holiday in Kerala, India an ecotourism venture

Why is this a fragile environment?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e7nAQ41HX0&feature=player_embedded

How is ecotourism at the Asa Wright Nature Centre in Trinidad benefitting the environment, the local people and the local economy?

Look at the benefits of ecotourism in the Asa Wright Nature Centre- Colour code the benefits as economic, social or environmental.

How is ecotourism at Asa Wright Nature Centre helping the sustainable development of the Arima Valley area?

• How do we explain in exam answers?

Use the sheet entitled ‘Asa Wright Explain’ to link the sustainability scheme and explanation of how this helps.