a study on the benefits and risks of a fast growing tourism activity and its impacts on species Tapper, Richard. creator United Nations Environment Programme Secretariat, Convention on Migratory Species text bibliography ke Nairobi] Bonn United Nations Environment Programme Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals c2006 2006 monographic eng

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65 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. 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.--Publisher's description. Introduction -- Economic and social benefits from wildlife watching -- Conservation benefits from wildlife watching -- How to address risks to the sustainability of wildlife watching -- Conclusions and recommendation on the way forward. [author, Richard Tapper]. Cover title. "Author Richard Tapper"--P. [2] of cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. 64-65). Available both in print and online. Ecotourism Wildlife watching Wildlife watching industry T174 2006 3937429077 9783937429076 2007380904 http://www.cms.int/publications/pdf/CMS_WildlifeWatching.pdf http://www.cms.int/publications/pdf/CMS_WildlifeWatching.pdf CUI 060816 20230411085703.0 56233