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Prime eco opportunities on the Caribbean´s Tobago island

VisitTobago.gov.ttThe smaller of the two main islands which make up the country of Trinidad and Tobago lies 22 miles northeast of larger Trinidad (a 20-minute flight away, as well as with direct service to/from Barbados, the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany).It´s known for its unspoiled natural beauty; gorgeous beaches (such as Buccoo, pictured above); rich history (dating back to 1654); and vibrant culture.Prime ecotourism spots include Argyle Waterfall, Main Ridge Forest Reserve,…

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Biodiversity and ecotourism are one of ´5 Reasons Why Colombia Is Among the World´s Most Appealing Destinations

gustavofrazao Due in part to its remarkable geographic position and the world's greatest variety of ecosystems, Colombia's biodiversity is by some counts the greatest per square kilometre on the planet, with more than 54,000 species of flora and fauna ranging over the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, the Amazon jungle (above), tropical semideserts, and the Andes and coastal Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. All waiting for you to explore. read post

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Ecotourism in and around South Africa's remarkable Cape of Good Hope

Michael Van den Burg This rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, about an hour and a half south of Cape Town, is a popular spot for visitors to the Mother City, especially for its beautiful scenery and compelling wildlife (it´s also part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cape Floral Region). And here´s a look at the top attractions at the Cape of Good Hope, nearby False Bay, and on the peninsula in general:

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Ecotourism in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

picryl Let´s start with the fact that the Virgin Islands National Park covers nearly 60 percent of the island, based on land donated by millionaire philanthropist Laurence Rockefeller in 1956, and it harbors more than 20 trails which take hikers through diverse terrains, including various beaches, rock petroglyphs carved by the ancient Taíno people (in some cases more than a thousand years ago), and the ruins of centuries-old plantations (more about them below). Particularly notable routes…

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Tripatini October 18, 2010 at 7:03pm

This week on the Tripatini blog, Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave gives us a "heads up" on her visit to the Iban headhunters of the rain forest of Malaysian Borneo a first-rate eco-adventure! Click here to read.
West Africa Discovery October 16, 2010 at 7:55pm

Roll up, roll up! Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, we have an offer that will blow your mind...

We have just been informed of an amazing offer to spend 2 weeks for the price of 1 throughout November in one of the eco-lodges we have selected as part of our mission to create a database of sustainable and responsible tours, accommodations and volunteer projects based in an amazing yet little known region of the World: West Africa.

Where is this eco-lodge you may ask? West Africa comprises 16 countries, and this country is nicknamed 'The Smiling Coast'. Have you guessed yet? ... It's the Gambia!

So if you are interested in visiting this vibrant and colourful country, and have a keen eye for a bargain, why not take up on this offer? You definitely won't be dissapointed.

For more information on this truly sustainable eco-lodge which prides itself with their local community development schemes and pioneering sustainable architecture, click here.
Kat Morgenstern October 13, 2010 at 11:19pm

When will people understand that it is not an 'us or them' choice, but that the quality of life on earth for all species depends on balanced integrity. We need animals and functioning ecosystems for human survival as much as the animals or plants need it with whom we share it.The reason of course why we think that humans are the only ones who count is because we want to exploit and make money off the rest, essentially enslaving other species for our own comfort. Granted, in the Serengeti people are in dire need of 'the basics'. Perhaps they should try to figure out how to develop their region with sustainability as the key factor, cause otherwise sooner or later the region will be doomed. And then what?
Lise Tyrrell October 13, 2010 at 11:09pm

Sam, I think he's crazy and I hope he finds lots of opposition!
Lise
http://www.eco-tropicalresorts.com
Sam Scribe October 13, 2010 at 10:31pm

Edward Lowassa, a former p.m. of Tanzania who's running for re-election, seems to want a "showdown with environmental and conservation groups" over the proposed road through the Serengeti.

According to eturbonews.com, "He vowed to team up with supporters of the road project to make sure the road was constructed irrespective of its impact on the migration patterns of the big wildebeest and zebra herds."

Is he crazy, or are we environmentalists too quick to root for animals rather than humans?
Ed Wetschler October 7, 2010 at 6:43pm

And now, some good news: With
help from Ocean.org, Chile has created Sala y Gómez Marine Park, a no-take marine reserve of 150,000 square kilometers around Sala y Gómez Island. And the plan is to enlarge it, knock wood.
Lise Tyrrell September 30, 2010 at 10:57pm

The sad truth is that if history is to be repeated, nothing will be done and we will lose irreplaceable fauna as we're losing it in the Amazon. The Tropics on our planet have a bio diversity that is precious, it's why I promote ecotourism in the tropics. My small way of trying to protect that area. I'm open to other ideas of how to help.
Sam Scribe September 30, 2010 at 10:23pm

Arlane, I agree with you on the futility of getting these numbers down to the second decimal, so I was careful to use quotes around the sentence that quantifies "the global fauna total."
But even if, as you correctly point out, his numbers are not as precise as he believes they are, his basic premise -- that a lot of fauna are crowded onto the subcontinent, and that they're threatened by sprawl -- is valid. So I still wonder, what's to be done? (Or will nothing be done?)
Ariane Janer September 30, 2010 at 7:24pm

Sam,
How can you be precise to the second decimal, when the estimate for the total number of fauna species ranges between 2 and 30 million. Nobody even agrees on the number of described species (which is lower).

But maybe EO Wilson can give you a pointer with his HIPPO concept
http://72.3.218.115/talks/e_o_wilson_on_saving_life_on_earth.html
Sam Scribe September 30, 2010 at 6:59pm

India
Here's something you might not know. According to the president of L'Orient Travel, "With a fauna species count of 89,500, India accounts for nearly 7.31% of the global fauna total, though it occupies only 2.4% of the total world area."

Naturally (or unnaturally), this is all threatened by sprawl. What's to be done?