Eco-Tourism: Resources, Protected Areas and Eco-Tourism Products

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This article examines eco-tourism as an important component of sustainable tourism development, focusing on the identification, classification and management of eco-tourism resources, protected areas and eco-tourism products. It explores natural resources such as forests, wildlife, mountains, rivers, wetlands and coastal ecosystems, along with built resources and environmental or cultural events that support responsible tourism. The article discusses the role of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, conservation reserves and community reserves in biodiversity conservation and sustainable visitor experiences. It also explains the process of identifying, developing and managing eco-tourism products, emphasising local community participation, environmental education, conservation, sustainable infrastructure and the equitable distribution of economic benefits. Author: Ganesh Shrirang SatarkarAffiliation: Department of Tourism and Travel Management, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, India.Designation: Not specified in the published article.Discipline: Tourism and Travel Management; Sustainable Tourism; Eco-Tourism.