Nam Ha in Laos Word Scramble
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Project | Community and Environment |
Laos is a LEDC in Asia | Conservation of cultural heritage of Laos - Numbers of tourists has increased rapidly, 5000 in 1995 to 25,000 in 2000 so risks Westernisation of their culture |
Nam Ha National Protected Area is in north Laos | Local communites involved in decisions which ompact their community - Many are low budget back packers spending on average £5 a day which is not a lot |
Ecotourism project organised by UNESCO - the government there are working with UNESCO to develop tourism in an ecological manner | Tourism helps develop rural areas e.g. infrastructure - Tourism destinations change so less people may go to Laos, impact could only be short term |
Wilderness area of mountains and deciduous forests | Guides and trekkers help to deter poachers so rare species are conserved - Numbers of tourists has increased rapidly, 5000 in 1995 to 25,000 in 2000; increase demand on resources e.g. water, land, increased waste, pollution |
Rare wildlife includes rare clouded leopards and tigers which are in danger of extinction, Asian elephants and rare birds | Plans for roads |
Activities include boat trips, trekking and cave visits |
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