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## Ecotourism Ecotourism is a form of sustainable tourism within a natural and cultural heritage area. It focuses on experiencing areas that foster environmental and cultural understanding. The goal of this type of tourism is to benefit the enrichment of the local community. ### Classification of...

## Ecotourism Ecotourism is a form of sustainable tourism within a natural and cultural heritage area. It focuses on experiencing areas that foster environmental and cultural understanding. The goal of this type of tourism is to benefit the enrichment of the local community. ### Classification of Ecotourism There are four main classifications of Ecotourism: * **Hard Ecotourism:** This type of ecotourism is physically active, entails strong environmental commitment and personal experience, and has a high volume of tourists. * **Soft Ecotourism:** This type is physically passive and puts an emphasis on interpretation. It focuses on environmental commitment and has a moderate volume of tourists. * **Peep Ecotourism:** This type emphasizes the right of humans to survive and thrive as any other species while minimizing the negative impacts on both living and non-living things in nature. * **Shallow Ecotourism:** This type supports the notion of a clear separation between humans and nature to preserve natural areas. ### Key Values and Themes of Ecotourism #### Key Values: * Minimal impacts * Interpretation * Education * Community participation * Ethics * Responsibility * Sustainability * Cultural sensitivity #### Key Themes: * **Environmental Conservation:** Nature-based activities and protection. * **Cultural Preservation:** Tance of cultural values. ### Scale of Ecotourism * **Larger Scale, Active Ecotourism:** High volume of tourists consisting of larger groups. Emphasis on personal experience. * **Smaller Scale, Active Ecotourism:** Lower volume of tourists. ### Urban Ecotourism Urban Ecotourism is a type of eco-tourism that provides visitors and residents with a way to experience the city's natural and cultural areas. While sharing the same core values as other forms of eco-tourism, it prioritizes interpretation and education.