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Miniature Forests of Cape Horn: Ecotourism with a Hand Lens

Description: From book jacket: In the humid forests of Cape Horn, a single tree can host more than 100 species of little epiphyte plants. The floor of the forest and the rocks are also covered by numerous species of liverworts, mosses, and lichens. The decision to stop at a tree or rock and explore these “miniature forests” generates an authentic ecotourism experience. In a small area we can spend several minutes or hours with a magnifying glass or camera discovering the colors, shapes, and textures of the … more
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Date: April 15, 2012
Creator: Goffinet, Bernard
Partner: UNT Press
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Educación, Ecoturismo y Conservación Biocultural en los Bosques en Miniatura Del Cabo de Hornos

Description: Article demonstrates that using Field Environmental Philosophy (FEP) methodology, inconspicuous species can be made visible and their ecological, ethical, aesthetic, and economic values can be recognized by citizens.
Date: September 12, 2020
Creator: Rozzi, Ricardo, 1960-; Medina, Yanet & Massardo, Francisca
Partner: UNT College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
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Ecological theory and values in the determination of conservation goals: examples from temperate regions of Germany, United States of America, and Chile

Description: This article discusses ecological theory and values in the determination of conservation goals, as well as the interdisciplinary and interagency cooperation required for the success of conservation work.
Date: 2004
Creator: Jax, Kurt, 1958- & Rozzi, Ricardo, 1960-
Partner: UNT College of Arts and Sciences
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Segmenting Wildlife Value Orientations to Mitigate Human–Wildlife Conflict for Ecotourism Development in Protected Areas

Description: This article investigates residents’ value orientation towards wildlife in the context of Bardia National Park (BNP), Nepal. Findings reveal challenges for ecotourism development.
Date: July 6, 2021
Creator: KC, Birendra; Min, Jihye Ellie & Serenari, Christopher
Partner: UNT College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism
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Our Planet, Special Issue, 2006

Description: Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted to environmental factors in the Caribbean Sea, and international policies and agreements between Caribbean nations to mitigate and manage common problems.
Date: 2006
Creator: United Nations Environment Programme
Partner: UNT Libraries
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