Tropical Forest Good Practice Guidelines

Thank you for joining the ATTA Webinar: Tropical Forest Tourism A Practical Guide to Good Practice for Tropical Forest-Based Tours With Christina Heyniger September 6, 10am PDT Webinar Audio: 866-414-2828 (US & Canada) or +1 973-528-0000 Participant Code: 885891# Welcome

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Agenda ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Earth’s Tropical Forests ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Moist Tropical Forest includes lowland broadleaf tropical forests:

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Tropical forest communities ,[object Object],[object Object]

Types of tropical forest tours ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Is Sustainability? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Why Adopt Good Practices? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Adopting the practices in this guide can support your business in multiple ways:

Tropical Forests and Global Biodiversity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Tropical forest ecosystems are important to global biodiversity!

Tropical Forests and Global Biodiversity Poorly managed tropical forest tourism can have disastrous effects over time, greatly diminishing biodiversity: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tour Operators’ Contribution to Conservation Contributing to conservation efforts can help protect the assets that attract visitors and add to the value of visitor experiences: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tour Operators’ Contribution to Conservation Specific contributions to conservation that tour operators can make: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tropical Forests and Climate Change ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],1/4 of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Result From Mismanagement of Tropical Forest Resources:

Tropical Forests and Climate Change ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Visitor Education and Messaging ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Learning is a key aspect of adventure tours; make interpretation a priority.

Visitor Education and Messaging 1. Identify key messages 2. Conduct research ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What tour operators can do: ,[object Object],[object Object]

Visitor Education and Messaging 3. Understand your audience ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What tour operators can do: 4. Keep tour numbers to a manageable size, 15 or fewer is recommended for non-vehicle based tours 5. Develop materials to support education and interpretation

Spotlight: Horizontes Nature Tours Costa Rican tour operator provides visitors with a high level of environmental education and interpretation. Established partnership with Rainforest Alliance to sponsor workshops for local hotel owners and tour operators about good practices: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Built Infrastructure ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Built Infrastructure ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Well-planned and constructed Built Infrastructure can reduce the impacts of visitors to tropical forest environments.

Spotlight: Inkaterra Canopy Walkway In Tambopata, Peru, the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway is 344m long, spanning two towers it includes eight platforms and seven bridges. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Engaging With Local Communities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Spotlight: Kapawi Ecolodge and Reserve Located in southern Ecuadorian Amazon Basin, 70% of lodge staff are Achuar people; in 2011 it will transfer fully to local ownership. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Wildlife Interactions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Wildlife Interactions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Vehicles and Vessels ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Vehicles and Vessels ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Nature Walks, Hiking and Camping ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Nature Walks, Hiking and Camping What Tour Operators Can Do: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Spotlight: FreeWay Brazilian operator established to introduce people of Sao Paulo to the natural beauty of their country: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Archaeological Activities Excursions to archaeological sites or ruins may include viewing artifacts or getting involved in excavation and field activities. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Archaeological Activities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Land Based Activities Common adventure activities: Cycling, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, caving. Wheels, hooves, ropes and hooks can damage creek beds, vegetation, rock and cave formations ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Land-Based Activities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Freshwater Recreation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Common activities: River tours, canoeing, tubing, kayaking, freshwater fishing, rafting -

Freshwater Recreation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Why Should I Care?

Freshwater Recreation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Spotlight: Hamansai Adventure Dive Resort ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Performance Monitoring Why Bother? Performance monitoring allows you to track whether practices are improving your performance and helping you to progress towards achieving sustainability.

How Should I Monitor? 1. Impact/threat Water Pollution 2. Objective(s) Manage wastewater 3. Goal Achieve 100% field compliance with water management policies by 2008 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],4. Refer to A Practical Guide to Good Practices for Tropical Forest Based Tour Operators to find recommendations for good practices 1. Identify Impacts/ Threats 2. Define objective(s 3. Assign specific Goals

Self Assessment Sustainability Checklist ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Thank you for taking part in the Tropical Forest-Based Tourism Webinar, brought to you by the ATTA. This presentation was sponsored by Conservation International. For suggestions or questions on Tropical Forest Practice Guide content, contact Conservation International (www.conservation.org): Neel Inamdar: n.inamdar@conservation.org Kathryn Kelly: [email_address] For more information on ATTA visit: www.adventuretravel.biz For more information on Christina Heyniger visit: www.xolaconsulting.com or www.travelofftheradar.com Photos in this document courtesy George McGuirk, Chris Doyle, Christina Heyniger Thank you!

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