. Briefly describe some of the pros and cons of using ecotourism to generate income from a natural area

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Ecotourism employs local people and increases support for the preservation of ecosystems
and endangered species. However, heavy tourism traffic can damage ecosystems and put
pressure on ecosystem services like sewage disposal and clean water supplies.

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