These Queensland Government guidelines provide background information and tools and key considerations that must be addressed as a first step in achieving best practice for ecotourism in Queensland’s national parks. Featuring case studies from Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, Victoria, Costa Rica, and Namibia.

Topics

Destination Governance and Management
Economic Contribution
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Enterprise Development
Environmental Conservation
Infrastructure and Facilities
Resource Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Standards and Certifications
Strategic Planning and Action Plans
Visitor Management
Wildlife Protection and Interaction
Workforce

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A2 -Destination management strategy and action plan
A3 -Monitoring and reporting
A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A5 -Resident engagement and feedback
A7 -Promotion and information
A8 -Managing visitor volumes and activities
A9 -Planning regulations and development control
B2 -Decent work and career opportunities
B3 -Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade
B6 -Property and user rights
B8 -Access for all
C1 -Protection of cultural assets
C2 -Cultural artifacts
C4 -Traditional access
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

09- Industry Innovation & Infrastructure
11- Sustainable Cities & Communities
12- Responsible Consumption & Production

Citation

“Queensland Government Department of National Parks;

2015;

Best Practice Ecotourism Development Guidelines;

BTRP-ID: 2658″

Best Practice Ecotourism Development Guidelines

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