Conservation driving tourism success
World Growth GDP Growth Since 1990 1,400 1,200 China 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Arab World Australia Brazil Canada China Germany India Kenya Sri Lanka New Zealand Papua New Guinea Thailand United States Vietnam South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe Vietnam India Sri Lanka Zambia PNG Thailand Arab World Kenya Australia New Zealand South Africa Brazil United States Canada Germany Zimbabwe Source: World Bank Organisation (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/ny.gdp.mktp.pp.kd?view=map&year=2003)
Departures 3000 2500 2000 1500 Tourism Departures China Departures (2015 Actual) 1 China 116,886,000 2 Germany 83,737,000 3 United States 73,453,000 4 Canada 32,267,000 5 India 20,376,000 6 Brazil 9,469,000 7 Australia 9,459,000 8 Thailand 6,794,000 9 New Zealand 2,412,000 10 Sri Lanka 1,356,000 11 Zimbabwe 824,000 1000 500 India Thailand Brazil 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Arab World Australia Brazil Canada China Germany India Kenya Sri Lanka New Zealand Papua New Guinea Thailand United States Vietnam South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe Source: World Bank Organisation (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/st.int.dprt)
700 600 500 400 300 200 100 Arrivals Tourism Growth - Arrivals India Vietnam Zambia Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea 13 Zimbabwe 2,057,000 Thailand Arab World Brazil China Germany New Zealand South Africa Australia United States Zimbabwe Kenya Canada Arrivals (2015 Actual) 1 Arab World 81,166,024 2 United States 77,510,000 3 China 56,886,000 4 Germany 34,970,000 5 Thailand 29,923,000 6 Canada 17,971,000 7 India 13,284,000 8 South Africa 8,904,000 9 Vietnam 7,944,000 10 Australia 7,444,000 11 Brazil 6,306,000 12 New Zealand 3,039,000 14 Sri Lanka 1,798,000 15 Kenya 1,114,000 16 Zambia 932,000 17 Papua New Guinea 184,000 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Arab World Australia Brazil Canada China Germany India Kenya Sri Lanka New Zealand Papua New Guinea Thailand United States Vietnam South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe Source: World Bank Organisation (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/st.int.arvl)
Ecotourism (IUCN) "Environmentally responsible travel to natural areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate nature (and accompanying cultural features, both past and present) that promote conservation, have a low visitor impact and provide for beneficially active socio-economic involvement of local peoples."
Ecotourism (IUCN) "Environmentally responsible travel to natural areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate nature (and accompanying cultural features, both past and present) that promote conservation, have a low visitor impact and provide for beneficially active socio-economic involvement of local peoples." Distinct to Sustainable Tourism
Conservation and Tourism Whats the dog and whats the tail?
Hidden Vale Wildlife Centre
Hidden Vale Wildlife Centre
Developing a vision The scenic Rim Trail Six Day Walk
The Proposed Walk Afternoon/Evening Pre Day One: Arrive Spicers Hidden Vale for pre walk briefing. Tour of Wildlife Centre and drinks & dinner Day One: a 6 km (5 hours) walk from the trail head at Thornton View to the Mt Mistake eco camp Day Two: a 17.5 km (8 hours) walk to the Amphitheatre eco camp Day Three: a 9 km (5 hours)walk to the Woodcutters eco camp Day Four: a 12.7 km walk (8 hours) to Cunningham's Gap and bus to Hidden Peaks Cabins Day Five: Bus back to Cunningham's Gap and walk to Spicers Canopy 13.5 kms (8 hours) Day Six: Optional walk to Spicers Peak Lodge, 6.5 kms (4 hours)
Built Design Intent Lightweight eco friendly structures Low impact on the environment Best practice
2016
March 2017
October 2017
Scenic Rim Trail 6 Day Walk Site areas owoodcutters 2,384 sqm oamphitheatre 4,915 sqm omain Range National Park 184,000,000 sqm
Unintended Consequences, Facilitated Impacts and Inappropriate Regulations
Unintended Consequences Town Plan & Building Codes = Onsite waste water treatment plants National Construction Code = Bushfire Bunkers
Unintended Consequences Accommodation Type (Class) Tent NO Build Class Built Structure Long term - Class 3 Short Term Class 1B Australian Standards - Building Materials - Bushfire - Disability access
Unintended Consequences
Good things can come in small packages
Conservation Ecology Centre
lizzie@conservationecologycentre.org
In Summary Authentic, honest, experiences are key Passion is infectious Be aware of unintended consequences and facilitated impacts. Remember the intent of the operation (what's the dog and what's the tail)