YOLA 03B: Ecotourism

ecotour
Noun a trip that contributes to the protection of the environment or minimizes damage to it
ecotour
Before you go on your holiday read about the places you are going to visit and choose your ecotour operator AFTER asking the following questions:
comply with
Phrase to do what you have been asked or ordered to do
comply with
Does the operator comply with the EAA Ecotourism Code of Practice?
benefit
Noun a good or helpful result or effect
benefit
Is there an economic benefit going back to or staying in the local community?
local
Adjective relating to or occurring in a particular area, city, or town
local
Does the operator use local tour guides, services and supplies where possible?
minimize
Verb to make something bad or not wanted as small as possible
minimize
While you are on tour minimize the negative social, environmental and economic impacts of your visit.
guest
Noun a person who receives the hospitality of a community or place
guest
Remember that you are a guest.
sensitive
Adjective aware of and understanding the feelings of other people
sensitive
Be culturally sensitive and respect local customs.
appreciate
Verb to understand the worth or importance of something
appreciate
Allow enough time in each place to appreciate it.
by your own power
Phrase independently, without help
by your own muscle power
Travel by your own muscle power where possible.
exotic
Adjective not living or growing naturally in a particular area
exotic
Be careful not to introduce exotic plants or animals.
track
Noun a path or trail that is made by people or animals walking through a field, forest, etc.
track
Stay on the track.
find
Verb to discover something in a specified state
found
Leave an area cleaner than when you found it.
exploit
Verb to use something in a way that helps you unfairly
exploit
Don't exploit an area when gathering food.
disturb
Verb to interfere with the arrangement, order, or harmony of something
disturb
Don't disturb wildlife or wildlife habitats.
regulation
Noun an official rule or law that says how something should be done
regulations
Familiarize yourself with local regulations.
wash
Verb to clean something with water and usually soap
wash
Don't wash yourself or your clothes in natural bodies of water.
enterprise
Noun a business or company
enterprises
When traveling, spend money on local enterprises.
implication
Noun a possible future effect or result
implications
Consider the implications of buying plant and animal products. Find out if they're rare or endangered, taken from the wild, and if the trade is approved of by local authorities.
endangered
Adjective used to describe a type of animal or plant that is in danger of dying out
endangered
Don't encourage illegal trade by buying products made from endangered species.
encourage
Verb to help something grow or develop
encourage
When you return, encourage a natural and cultural understanding of the places you have visited.
feedback
Noun helpful information that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve something
feedback
Consider the environmental and cultural effects of your visit. Provide feedback to tour operators, your travel agent and the government agencies who manage the areas you visited.
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