Экотуризм в современном мире

Ecotourism.

Nowadays, people live in a polluted atmosphere and unacceptable conditions for nature. It makes a lot of harm. So, we always should think about the effect of our holidays have on the places we visit.

Ecotourism is becoming more and more popular. It has  many benefits, such as bringing extra money into the local economy, there are also negative effects. Tourism can do all sorts of damage to the environment, the culture and the people of a country, especially in places which aren't prepared for large numbers of holidaymakers. In recent years there has been a large increase in the number of independent travellers who want to get off the beaten track, and this has meant that many remote destinations are having to adjust to new visitors.

Ecotourism is the kind of tourism where holidaymakers try to have a positive effect on the people and places that they visit. So, campers can spend their holidays helping out on an organic farm in Britain, or taking part in conservation projects in Africa or the Amazon rainforest.

If you are heading off to a place for the first time, try to find out as much about this place as possible. A guidebook is a great helper. You can read about the way you will be expected to behave and dress. This can save you from making embarrassing mistakes.

It is also important to think about how you spend your money when you are on holiday. Try to put it into the local people's hands by eating and drinking local products, staying in locally owned accommodation and using local guides. Even in places where you are expected to haggle or bargain, you should always pay a fair price for things.

Another important thing for the eco-tourist is to have as little effect on the local environment as possible. Try not to leave litter lying around and use biodegradable products whenever possible. Use resources like water or fuel as little as you can.  Of course, you should never buy products made from rare plants. At the end of your trip you should leave the place you visit exactly as you found it.

Eco-tourism organisations say that respecting the culture and environment of the places that you visit will lead to much more rewarding and enjoyable holidays. If we try to encourage the local economy, leave the environment undamaged and are aware of the different laws and attitudes in the places we visit, then all of us can enjoy our eco-holidays much better.

As for Russia, ecoturism isn’t wide-spread in our region, it’s only on stage of formation. There are a lot of destinations for ecotourism in our country such as undiscovered lands of Eastern Siberia or Taiga. They are developing regions with a virgin flora and fauna and i believe it would be a good idea to invest for ecotourism here.

So, i hope in the nearest future we’ll have a possibility to travel a lot using ecotourism in our country.