One key aspect of global change is a decrease in ecological integrity as more and more landscapes are developed,
leaving a mosaic of intact refuges and degradedpatches that may not be sufficient for conserving biodiversity. While
increases in human population and shifts in the distribution of people affect land use, the temporary movement of
people can have major implications for conservation and biodiversity. Three examples are presented where
recreationrtourism can enhance the conservation of land on a landscape scale, leading to habitat protection and
. biodiversity preservation: 1 Shorebirds often require a matrix of different habitat types during migratory stopovers,
. and ecotourism can serve as a catalyst for landscape scale protection of habitat. 2 Riparian habitats can serve as
. corridors to link diverse habitat patches, as well as serving as biodiversity hotspots. 3 Remediation and rehabilitation of contaminated lands, such as those of the US Department of Energy, aimed at developing recreational
activities on the uncontaminated portions, can be the most economical form of re-development with no increase in
human or ecological risk. Since large areas on many DOE sites have been undisturbed since the Second World War,
when they were acquired, they contain unique or valuable ecosystems that serve an important role within their
regional landscapes. In all three cases the judicious development of recreationalrtourist interests can encourage
both the conservation of habitats and the wise management of habitats on a landscape scale. While some species or
habitats are too fragile for sustained tourism, many can be managed so that species, ecosystems and ecotourists
flourish. By contributing to the economic base of regions, ecotouristsrrecreationists can influence the protection of
land and biodiversity on a landscape scale, contributing to ecosystem management. The human dimensions of land
preservation and biodiversity protection are key to long-term sustainability, and ecotouristsrrecreationists can be
one management option.
One key aspect of global change is a decrease in ecological integrity as more and more landscapes are developed,
leaving a mosaic of intact refuges and degradedpatches that may not be sufficient for conserving biodiversity. While
increases in human population and shifts in the distribution of people affect land use, the temporary movement of
people can have major implications for conservation and biodiversity. Three examples are presented where
recreationrtourism can enhance the conservation of land on a landscape scale, leading to habitat protection and
. biodiversity preservation: 1 Shorebirds often require a matrix of different habitat types during migratory stopovers,
. and ecotourism can serve as a catalyst for landscape scale protection of habitat. 2 Riparian habitats can serve as
. corridors to link diverse habitat patches, as well as serving as biodiversity hotspots. 3 Remediation and rehabilitation of contaminated lands, such as those of the US Department of Energy, aimed at developing recreational
activities on the uncontaminated portions, can be the most economical form of re-development with no increase in
human or ecological risk. Since large areas on many DOE sites have been undisturbed since the Second World War,
when they were acquired, they contain unique or valuable ecosystems that serve an important role within their
regional landscapes. In all three cases the judicious development of recreationalrtourist interests can encourage
both the conservation of habitats and the wise management of habitats on a landscape scale. While some species or
habitats are too fragile for sustained tourism, many can be managed so that species, ecosystems and ecotourists
flourish. By contributing to the economic base of regions, ecotouristsrrecreationists can influence the protection of
land and biodiversity on a landscape scale, contributing to ecosystem management. The human dimensions of land
preservation and biodiversity protection are key to long-term sustainability, and ecotouristsrrecreationists can be
one management option.
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