Ecoturismo em unidades de conservação: um estudo de caso do Parque Estadual do Turvo, Derrubadas – RS
Resumo
Palavras-chave: Ecoturismo; desenvolvimento sustentável; unidades de conservação;
Abstract:
Nowadays ecotourism is one of the most increasing branches of economy. This demonstrates a grand importance of discusses about planning and sustainable development aimed to promote an ecotourism practice in Natural Protected Areas. This article deals with the ecotourism concept and analyzes his benefi ts and impacts on sustainable development. The case study of Turvo State Forest Park based on environmental services identifi cation and willingness to pay techniques has been realized. They estimate that the ecotourism in this NPA is yet at the sustainable level. also, the main problems and limitations on increase of ecotourism contribution for Derrubadas region economy have been revealed.
Key-words: Ecotourism; Natural Protected Areas; sustainable development;