I think we probably need more of it and for it to become more of an industry in Africa so the industry can start protecting the animals from poachers. If it becomes more of an industry that would mean more money and more jobs for poor people in Africa.
That's a good point :) This industry can potentially create a lot of new jobs, but it's important (in my opinion) that some of the money from this type of tourism is spent on the conservation of the animals, and not let 100 % of it go to the people who arrange it.
If you had some of the tourism on private lands the landowners might help with the conservation. For some of the animals going extinct they might even be able to set up a farming program with big landowners. I remember reading that the quickest way to get more endangered animals is to legalize the farming of them.
Hopefully. What do you think needs to happen for wildlife tourism to be a win-win situation? :)
I think we probably need more of it and for it to become more of an industry in Africa so the industry can start protecting the animals from poachers. If it becomes more of an industry that would mean more money and more jobs for poor people in Africa.
That's a good point :) This industry can potentially create a lot of new jobs, but it's important (in my opinion) that some of the money from this type of tourism is spent on the conservation of the animals, and not let 100 % of it go to the people who arrange it.
If you had some of the tourism on private lands the landowners might help with the conservation. For some of the animals going extinct they might even be able to set up a farming program with big landowners. I remember reading that the quickest way to get more endangered animals is to legalize the farming of them.