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Term

ecotourism

Term

A trip to semi-natural areas to understand the natural and cultural history of the place visited, taking care of the integrity of the ecosystem; providing economical opportunities in order to allow the preservation of natural resources, benefiting the local population.

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

Adapted from: The Ecotourism Society. United States.

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Definition source URL

http://glossary.eea.europa.eu/EEAGlossary

Organisation

Organisation full name

Adapted from: The Ecotourism Society

Subjects

TOURISM

Long definition

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