This SpringerBrief focuses on the principles of ecotourism such as relevance of the field, origin, fundamental aspects, definitions, philosophy, implications in biodiversity conservation and environmental impacts. Special emphasis is also given to the interaction between ecotourism and education and it is supported by recent publications from the authors.

This work covers wetland ecotourism This book focus is on education and ecotourism This book considers ecotourism in developing nations

Autorentext

Fernando Ramírez is a biologist with over 20 years of research experience in the field of tropical plant biology. Currently, he is an Independent Researcher. He studied biology as an undergraduate and received his Master s degree in Biological Sciences at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia. His research initially focused on mango flowering in the tropics. His research interests include tropical plant reproductive biology, particularly among solanum species, tropical fruits, and urban trees.

Inhalt
Preface.- Introduction.- Environmental Education and Biodiversity Conservation.- Relevance of Ecotourism.- Education and Ecotourism.- Philosophy of Ecotourism.- National Parks and Biodiversity Conservation.- Indigenous Ecotourism.- Environmental Impact.- Wetland Ecotourism.- Conclusion.