Editing Tropical rainforest (section)

=== Tourism ===
[[File:Monteverde puente.jpg|thumb|[[Canopy walkway]] for seeing the diverse tropical forest in [[Costa Rica]]]]
Despite the negative effects of tourism in the tropical rainforests, there are also several important positive effects.
* In recent years [[ecotourism]] in the tropics has increased. While rainforests are becoming increasingly rare, people are travelling to nations that still have this diverse habitat. Locals are benefiting from the additional income brought in by visitors, as well areas deemed interesting for visitors are often conserved. ''Ecotourism can be an incentive for conservation, especially when it triggers positive economic change''.<ref name=Stronza/> Ecotourism can include a variety of activities including animal viewing, scenic jungle tours and even viewing cultural sights and native villages. If these practices are performed appropriately this can be beneficial for both locals and the present flora and fauna.
* An increase in tourism has increased economic support, allowing more revenue to go into the protection of the habitat. Tourism can contribute directly to the conservation of sensitive areas and habitat. Revenue from park-entrance fees and similar sources can be utilised specifically to pay for the protection and management of environmentally sensitive areas. Revenue from taxation and tourism provides an additional incentive for governments to contribute revenue to the protection of the forest.
* Tourism also has the potential to increase public appreciation of the environment and to spread awareness of environmental problems when it brings people into closer contact with the environment. Such increased awareness can induce more environmentally conscious behavior. Tourism has had a positive effect on wildlife preservation and protection efforts, notably in Africa but also in South America, Asia, Australia, and the South Pacific.<ref>Fotiou, S. (October 2001). Environmental Impacts of Tourism. Retrieved 30 November 2007, from
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