Institute for Ecological Tourism                             Department of Natural Resources Planning & Interpretation 
Humboldt State University, Arcata, California

Nesting osprey

Ecological tourism is a form of specialty travel inspired by an area's natural history were the visitor has the opportunity to study and admire the natural environment while directly benefiting the economic well-being of local communities.

"The Economy is no longer driven by desire to accumulate goods but by the quest for vivid experience." 
SRI International Report

 

About the Institute

Ecotourism Defined

Eight Characteristics of Ecotourism

Principles of Sustainability

The Grandfather of Ecotourism

Ecosystems of California's North Coast

 Education & Training

Ecotourism Program Development

Ecotourism & Sustainable Development in Guatemala - A Guided Tour

Certificate Program in Ecotourism Planning & Management 

Links to Related Resources


For more information contact: 

Michael Sweeney, Director 

Institute for Ecological Tourism, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA  95521   

phone:  707/826-4147
email: ecotour@humboldt.edu