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Global Eco Asia-Pacific Ecotourism Conference Wednesday 9th November, 2011 Partnerships - Ecotourism and Protected Areas - A Case Study Leonie Gale & Angus M Robinson Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970 Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

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View \'Tourism: a strategic partnership for protected areas\' - the \'Theme Stream\' Workshop from the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife\'s former CEO Leonie Gale, and current Board Director Angus M. Robinson. It was delivered on November 9th 2011 at the Global Asia Pacific Eco Tourism Conference in Sydney, NSW Australia.

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Page 1: Tourism: a strategic partnership for protected areas

Global Eco Asia-Pacific Ecotourism Conference

Wednesday 9th November, 2011

Partnerships - Ecotourism and Protected Areas - A Case Study

Leonie Gale & Angus M Robinson

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

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Seven Principles of Ecotourism

Involves travel to natural destinations Minimises impact Builds environmental awareness Provides direct financial benefits for

conservation Provides financial benefits and empowerment

for local people Respects local culture Supports human rights and democratic

movements

Source: Honey, 2008: Ecotourism and Sustainable Development

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2011 Global Eco Conference

Foundation

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Foundation achievements

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2011 Global Eco Conference

Foundation achievements

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Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Foundation achievements

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Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Foundation achievements

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Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Foundation achievements

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Case Study: Yuraygir Coastal WalkWorld class nature destination

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Yuraygir Coastal WalkMinimal impact, local benefits

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Yuraygir Coastal WalkBuilds environmental awareness

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Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Yuraygir Coastal WalkProvides direct financial benefits for

conservation

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2011 Global Eco Conference

Yuraygir Coastal WalkRespects local culture

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Yuraygir Coastal WalkSupports human rights

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Strategic partnershipsEcotourism and protected areas

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Strategic partnershipsThe Foundation model

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Strategic partnershipsThe Foundation model

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Strategic partnershipsThe Foundation model

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Strategic partnership opportunitiesEcotourism and protected areas

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2011 Global Eco Conference

Strategic partnership opportunitiesEcotourism and protected areas

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Caring for Australia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage since 1970

2011 Global Eco Conference

Strategic partnership opportunitiesEcotourism and protected areas

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Strategic partnershipsAn invitation from the Foundation

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Steve Corbett

Susanna BradshawMichelle Dunn

Melanie Wagner

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Email us at: [email protected]

Visit our website: www.fnpw.org.au