positive and negative impacts Tourism has both positive and negative impacts on biodiversity:
Positive impacts
Negative impacts
1. 2. 3. 4.
Employment and economic development Export earnings Income for management of protected areas Raising awareness amongst tourists of biodiversity and the need for conservation
1. 2. 3.
Land conversation for tourism Climate change Overexploitation of natural resources for food, materials, freshwater and recreation Pollution and disturbance of wildlife
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positive impacts The main positive impacts include the following: Employment and economic development
Income for management of protected areas
According to UNWTO, tourism provides more than 75 million direct jobs linked to nature due to the fact that is the main attraction. This is helpful because it provides a source of employment.
Revenues from entrance and user fees in protected areas and parks provide funds that can be used for their management.
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