Identificación de Posibles Impactos Medioambientales y Sociales del Turismo en Ecuador, Caso Concreto Parque Nacional Yasuní
Abstract
The main research objective of this work is the detection and evaluation of the social and environmental impact of the tourism industry on the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve. Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, well known due to its great biodiversity, is one of the largest and most important areas in the world. In fact, one hectare contains more species of trees and shrubs than all of North America taken together. Tourism, if managed properly, it is one of the main promoters of environmental conservation and economic development of local communities. Yet if it is not treated from a sustainable and environmentally friendly perspective, tourism can lead to important negative consequences for such communities. The conclusions drawn from this piece or research show evidence on the existence of important changes in the indigenous communities that inhabitant the Yasuní National Park and the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve. These changes are the result not only of tourism but also of oil extraction.
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