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ERASMUS 2013-2014 SIAULIAI / LITHUANIA
ERASMUS 2013-2014SIAULIAI / LITHUANIA
SIAULIAI VALSTYBINE KOLEGIJAECO-TOURISM LECTURE
DRAFTER
NEZH ALYZ
WHAT IS ECO-TOURISM?Ecotourism is a low-impact form of tourism with a focus on carbon neutrality and education.
WHAT IS ECO-TOURISM?Tourists may visit natural sites of importance, such as national parks and conservations or stay in sustainable accommodation.
WHAT IS ECO-TOURISM?There are hundreds of magnificent eco destinations round the world.
ECO-TOURISM IN FINLAND
TAMPERE
TAMPEREThe city of Tampere in southern Finland has a large and diverse population. As a university town, this bustling metropolitan area is alive with culture and history. Tampere has recently been awarded with the prestigious title of Fair Trade city, the first of its kind in Finland.
TAMPERE
TAMPEREThere are two key ecological features at Tampere; the first is the regions pristine lakes some 200 of them within the city boundaries alone. The second is the beautiful botanical garden which is home to more than 500 species of plants.
URHO KEKKONEN NATIONAL PARK / LAPLAND
URHO KEKKONEN NATIONAL PARK / LAPLANDLapland is world-renowned for acres of unspoilt landscape and diverse wildlife and the Urho Kekkonen National Park showcases this fantastic scenery to perfection. The park protects reindeer, bears, peacocks, elks and woodpeckers along with their natural habitats.
URHO KEKKONEN NATIONAL PARK / LAPLAND
URHO KEKKONEN NATIONAL PARK / LAPLANDVisitors can hike through the spectacular wilderness, try their hand at husky sledding and visit the Sami museum dedicated to the indigenous people of Scandinavia.
HELSINKI ZOO
HELSINKI ZOOHelsinki Zoo (also known as Korkeasaari Elaintarha) is located on its own small island in the Finnish capital city.
HELSINKI ZOO
HELSINKI ZOOBelieved to be one of the oldest zoological parks in the world, Korkeasaari Elaintarhas main concern iswith protecting and conserving endangered species.
HELSINKI ZOOThe zoo has a diverse range of animals, including rare species and regional animals such as the snow leopard.
NUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK
NUUKSIO NATIONAL PARKThis park features plenty to explore with mountains, lakes and well-marked hiking routes through the ecologically significant woodlands.
NUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK
NUUKSIO NATIONAL PARKNuuksio offers an authentically rustic retreat away from the bustle of city life.
SNOW HOTEL / LAINIOThere are numerous ecotourism destinations in Finland, but few offer such a unique experience as that found at the Snow Hotel. Constructed entirely from snow and ice, two very environmentally friendly materials, the hotel is as beautiful as it is cold.
SNOW HOTEL / LAINIO
SNOW HOTEL / LAINIOThe hotel includes igloo bedrooms, ice suites, an Icebar, log cabin restaurant and of course, a sauna.
SNOW HOTEL / LAINIO
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