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Author Tapper, Richard
Title Wildlife watching and tourism : a study on the benefits and risks of a fast growing tourism activity and its impacts on species / by Richard Tapper.
Publisher [Nairobi] : United Nations Environment Programme ; Bonn : Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
Year c2006
Pages 65 p. ; ill. (coloured) ; 21 cm.
Notes "Author Richard Tapper"--P. [2] of cover.
Notes Wildlife watching is fast becoming a multi-million dollar industry with the potential to fight poverty by pumping vital income into local communities and conservation initiatives. The report focuses on 12 case studies to highlight the growing economic importance of wildlife watching while flagging some of the pitfalls that may arise through poor or insensitive management. It includes concrete recommendations on how best to promote environmentally, economically and socially sound wildlife watching, including advice to visitors, drivers and divers.
ISBN 3937429077
Languages English
Programme Areas Tourism and Biodiversity; Impact Assessment; Business and Biodiversity
Keywords Tourism; Wildlife
Organization Secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species; United Nations Environment Programme
Location G156.5 E26T37 2006
Holdings 1
Type Monograph
Category CASE