Rainforest Tourism, Conservation and Management

Rainforests worldwide face significant threats from agriculture, timber harvesting, and urban expansion, yet they remain critical for biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and providing essential ecosystem services. This publication highlights that while rainforest tourism can generate substantial income for local communities, its sustainability must be prioritized to ensure long-term ecological integrity. It offers a multidisciplinary perspective, integrating rainforest science, management, and tourism, to address challenges such as governance, community empowerment, and wildlife conservation. The book examines case studies from major rainforest regions, including the Amazon, Central America, Africa, Australia, and Southeast Asia, providing insights into sustainable ecotourism development and its potential to balance economic benefits with ecological preservation.

Prideaux, B. (Ed.). (2014). Rainforest Tourism, Conservation and Management. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203087183