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Nature Guide
The Essen(al Part for Chinese Ecotourism
Green Drinks Shanghai13th February 2014
Shanghai Nature Guide Training Program
What is Ecotourism?
Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visi1ng fragile, pris1ne, and rela1vely undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-‐impact and o:en small scale alterna1ve to standard commercial (mass) tourism.
Its purpose is to educate the traveler, to provide funds for ecological conserva1on, to directly benefit the economic development and poli1cal empowerment of local communi1es, or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights
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What makes Ecotourism successful
Local People
TouristEnvironment
Ecotourism
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Engaging in Ecotourism is one of best ways of traveling responsibly i.e
• ensuring less or no harm to the environment
• driving more funds to local communities
• learning and enjoying cultural diversity
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If we fail to make connections…
Ecotourism = Conventional Tourism?
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Nature Guide: the people making connections
• A Good Nature Guide Could:
Effec%vely Communicate with Tourists
Structure Abundant Ac%vi%es
Design suitable route
Convey local intelligence
Guide to more environmental friendly behavior and thoughts
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What do China have …
• Educa1on • Tourism
Shanghai Nature Guide Training Program
Shanghai Nature Guide Training Program
Shanghai Nature Guide Training Program
What we are training…
Basic knowledge on
Nature
Several Loca1ons
Guiding Technique
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A Successful Example
Shanghai Nature Guide Training Program
A Prof. Nature Guide System
Nature Guide Cer,ficate
• Good volunteer
Prof. Nature Guide
• Take it as a job• Program trainer
Top Grade Nature Guide
• A full %me, well paid prof. nature guide
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Shanghai Nature Guide Training Program
Tips & Suggestions for Community engagement in Eco tourism
As tourists• Conduct code of ecotourism ethicsPrepare before you leaveFollow the rulesRespect wildlife, flora and their habitatLessen your impact on the environmentRespect the human environment
Website LinkshMp://www.shwbs.org/swb/hMp://www.shfamily.com/ar1cles/2010/03/31/ecotourism-‐in-‐china/hMp://fama2.us.es:8080/turismo/turismonet1/economia%20del%20turismo/turismo%20y%20medio%20ambiente/CODE%20OF%20CONDUCT%20ECOTOURISM.PDFhMp://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_701668340101dztl.html
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Tips & Suggestions for Community engagement in Eco tourism
As local people• Be environmental friendlySwitch off the lightsShorten the showerSustainable charging Picking your own fruits and vegetablesetc
• Be aware of the beauty of the place you live• Learn about local culture and environment
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THANK YOUTigris & Jane -‐ 1gris@vip.163.com
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