The three-fold division of change domains or impact types into
economic, environmental and socio-cultural categories is artificial
but convenient. It is artificial because they are interrelated. For
example, money can be spent to protect, manage and restore theenvironment; the acquisition of new forms of employment can have
implications for family relationships and community structure; and
aspects of the environment may have particular cultural values.
Thus, conflict and the potential for trade-offs may exist between, as
well as within, these broad categories of phenomena. Furthermore,
it follows that the impacts of ecotourism span all three areas and
measures should be sought from each.