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Ecotourism
What is Ecotourism?
It does not matter where you begin your research, the term "ecotourism" has a variety of definitions. It even goes different names, including the following:
- Sustainable tourism
- Responsible tourism
- Community tourism
- Adventure travel
- Rural tourism
- Civic tourism
- Geotourism
- Voluntourism
Each of the above terms vary slightly in their meanings, but they all have a central theme: the combination of travel and responsibility towards better care of the Earth.
Among the many definitions for "ecotourism," The International Ecotourism Society's best sums up North Dakota Tourism's ideology:
“responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people.”
Tourism cannot exist without environmental and ecological species richness; tourists will not travel to see dry, brittle grass or attractions that are known for not being socially responsible.
North Dakota has already been involved in the ecotourism sector for a few years; the 2005-2007 North Dakota Blue Book dedicated the special feature section to Ecotourism and its application to this very state.
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Where do I go from here?
Trying to "Go Green" can be a daunting task, but it does not have to be one. Under the various headings on the left are links provided to help guide you during your "greening" process.
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