Positive and Negative Impacts of Tourism on the Environment

Tourism can generate either positive or negative environmental impacts, depending on how its development is planned and managed
The negative impacts of tourism development can gradually destroy the environmental resources on which it depends
On the other hand, tourism has the potential to create beneficial effects on the environment by contributing to environmental protection and conservation.
Many of our national parks charge fees for entrance into the parks. Those fees are used for protection and proper management of the forest areas and open land
However, not all tourism impacts negatively impact the environment. Tourism may stimulate measures to protect the environment and/or wildlife
After visiting a certain location, tourists may feel a greater need to help protect or conserve an area.
Conclusion
manage to minimize the negative impacts and accentuate the positive impacts of tourism
Tourism can generate either positive or negative environmental impacts, depending on how its development is planned and managed.…