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Assessing the impact of ecotourism development on environmental components at My Le ecotourism area - 1


UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY


FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES


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ESSAY


ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ECO-TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ON ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS AT MY LE ECO-TOURISM AREA


Instructor:

Dr. Ngo An


Perform:

GROUP 2.4


Bui Huu Long

10157095


Phi Huong Mai

10157106

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Assessing the impact of ecotourism development on environmental components at My Le ecotourism area - 1



Ho Chi Minh City, August 2013


INDEX

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 6

1.1 Problem statement 6

1.2 Research objectives 6

1.3 Research subjects 6

Chapter 2 DOCUMENT OVERVIEW 8

2.1 Overview of ecotourism 8

2.1.1. Concept of ecotourism 8

2.1.2. Basic principles of ecotourism 9

2.1.3. Basic requirements for developing ecotourism. 10

2.1.4. Ecotourism impacts on environmental factors 11

2.1.4.1. Positive impact. 11

2.1.4.2. Negative impacts 12

2.2 Overview of Binh Phuoc 13

2.2.1. Geographical location 13

2.2.2. Climate 13

2.2.3. Terrain 13

2.2.4. Natural resources 13

2.3. Overview of My Le 15 eco-tourism area

2.3.1. History of formation and development 15

2.3.2. Geographical location, limited to 16

2.3.3. Terrain 16

2.3.4. Climate and weather conditions 16

2.3.5. Transport and infrastructure 16

2.3.6. Management organization at company 17

Chapter 3 RESEARCH CONTENT AND METHODS 19

3.1 Research content 19

3.2 Research methods 19

3.2.1 Data collection method 19

3.2.2 Field survey 20

3.2.3 Analysis of Impact Aspects (AIA) 21

3.2.4 Impact Matrix Method (AIM) 21

3.2.5 Acceptable Changes Method (LAC) 22

3.2.6 SWOT analysis method 23

Chapter 4 DISCUSSION RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 24

4.1 Current status of ecotourism activities of My Le 24 Ecotourism Area

4.1.1. Service points at My Le 24 Tourist Area

4.1.2. Revenue situation at My Le 25 Eco-tourism Area

4.1.3 Comments on the current status of ecotourism activities at My Le 27 Ecotourism Area

4.2 Analysis of environmental and resource aspects from tourism activities of the resort

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4.2.1 List of activities – aspects – positive impacts 28

4.2.2 List of activities – aspects – negative impacts 29

4.3 Assess the impacts of tourism activities on the environment and resources of the tourist area 31

4.3.1 Liquid waste 31

4.3.2 Solid waste 32

4.3.3 Gaseous waste 33

4.3.4 Noise 33

4.4 Assessment of the impacts of tourism activities on the environment and resources of My Le 34 Tourist Area

4.4.1 Proposed criteria for limiting environmental impacts 35

4.4.2 Monitoring plan 37

4.5 Propose solutions to minimize the impacts of tourism activities at KDL 38

4.5.1 Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges of My Le 38 Tourist Area

4.5.2 Priority strategies and solutions 40

4.5.3 Integrating strategic solutions 41

4.6 Solutions to manage the impacts of tourism activities at KDL 42

4.6.2 Liquid waste 43

4.6.3 Gaseous waste 44

4.6.4 Noise 45

4.6.5 Energy Management 45

Chapter 5 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 46

5.1 Conclusion 46

5.2 Recommendation 47

REFERENCES 48

APPENDIX: IMAGES OF MY LE ECO-TOURISM AREA 49


LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

DLST: Ecotourism KDL: Tourist area

DL: Travel


LIST OF TABLES

Table 3.1: Field survey implementation plan Table 3.2: SWOT analysis table

Table 4.1: Table of positive impacts of ecotourism activities on the environment Table 4.2: Table of negative impacts of ecotourism activities on the environment

Table 4.3: Daily Pollutant Concentration of My Le Tourist Area

Table 4.4: Matrix of impacts of tourism activities at My Le Tourist Area on the resources and environment of the tourist area.

Table 4.5: Criteria for limiting the impact of tourism activities Table 4.6: Monitoring plan

Table 4.7: SWOT matrix for tourism development at My Le tourist area


LIST OF FIGURES


Figure 2.1: Organizational structure of My Le Tourism Trading - Service - Import-Export Joint Stock Company Figure 4.1: Solid waste collection - treatment diagram for My Le Tourist Area


Chapter 1


INTRODUCTION


1.1 Problem statement


Nowadays, the world is recording many significant advances in the tourism industry, especially ecotourism and conservation due to growing concerns about environmental issues. Ecotourism no longer exists only as a concept or a topic for contemplation but has become a global reality. As we know, to develop tourism, the indispensable condition is natural resources. In which, the natural environment such as water, air, land and mountains are the main factors to bring satisfaction to tourists. The more tourism develops, the more it has a significant impact on the natural environment. Therefore, the issue of environmental protection in the development of tourism is an urgent issue for each country because it has a direct impact on the development of this smokeless industry.

With the desire to contribute to the development of KDL in general and ecotourism in particular, I am carrying out the topic: "Evaluating the impacts of ecotourism development on environmental components in My Le ecotourism area".

1.2 Research objectives


Assess the current status of ecotourism resources, current status of ecotourism activities and environmental impacts at My Le tourist area, thereby proposing appropriate development solutions for ecotourism activities here.

1.3 Research subjects

Scope of research

- My Le Eco-tourism Area, Binh Phuoc Province

Research object


- Ecotourism resources and environmental impacts of My Le tourist area, Binh Phuoc province.

- Management board, staff, tourists at My Le eco-tourism area

- Related parties.


Chapter 2


OVERVIEW OF DOCUMENTS

2.1 Overview of ecotourism

2.1.1. Concept of ecotourism


Ecotourism (ECOT) is a type of tourism based on nature, responsible for supporting the goals of conserving ecosystems, natural environments, indigenous cultural values, community development, while bringing great economic benefits, contributing positively to tourism development in particular and socio-economic development in general. This type of tourism has been developing rapidly on a global scale and is increasingly attracting attention in many countries and international organizations. (Ngo An, 2009)

In 1999, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, ESCAP, WWF, IUCN defined ecotourism in Vietnam: "Ecotourism is a type of tourism based on nature and indigenous culture associated with environmental education, contributing to conservation efforts and sustainable development, with the active participation of local communities".

In 2006, Le Huy Ba also introduced the concept of ecotourism: “Ecotourism is a type of tourism that takes specific, natural ecosystems as its target to serve tourists who love nature, travel, enjoy landscapes or study ecosystems. It is also a form of close and harmonious combination between developing tourism economy and introducing the beautiful landscapes of the country as well as educating, propagating and protecting, developing the environment and natural resources in a sustainable way”.

Ecotourism can be understood as responsible tourism to natural areas, a tool to conserve the environment and improve the welfare of local people.

Up to now, the concept of ecotourism has been understood from many different perspectives, with different names. Although, the debate is still ongoing to find a most common definition of ecotourism, but the majority of opinions of leading experts

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