National treasures and natural resources

10:30 - 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2018
PSU Ballroom West

Calls for sustainable development implicitly include preservation of the natural environment. As such, it is no surprise that tourism related to wildlife and natural resources is important to domestic and international destinations, generating revenue for local economies and for preservation. Illegal wildlife trade impacts natural ecosystems, but also may negatively affect economies through lost tourism revenue. What roles do individuals and nations play in wisely managing manatees and mountains, while also honoring cultural traditions and supporting sustainable economic growth in developing nations?

How can tourism partner with law enforcement and biologists to protect these resources that are valuable both ecologically and economically?

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