Ecotourism

Project Title: Ecotourism for Wildlife Conservation

Write a literature review on the growth and effectiveness of ecotourism in relation to reducing the impact of overtourism, on the wildlife in national parks in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Specific Requirements - all the following topics to be covered:
1. What is Ecotourism (200 words)
1.1. Challenges faced by national parks (200 words)
1.2. Interdependency of wildlife and local communities and effects of ecotourism thereon. (200 words)
1.3. How can ecotourism resolve issues faced by national parks (300 words)
Case Study on Ecotourism: Kenya (300 words) (to be integrated into 1.2 and 1.3)

2.1. Overcrowding in national parks (100 words)
2.2. Impact of ecotourism on Overcrowding (200 words)

3. The national parks of Maharashtra, India (1000 words)
-wildlife
-communities
-current ecotourism activities
4.1. Barriers to the implementation of ecotourism (200 words)
4.2. The role of governments in developing tourism policies (200 words)
4.3. How can governments encourage ecotourism in Maharashtra (300 words)


Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of ecotourism principles and practices
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities


Project Timeline: 28th July