Naturturisme
Naturturisme is tourism rooted in natural areas, landscapes, and biodiversity. It emphasizes outdoor recreation, education, and a connection with nature, while aiming to minimize environmental impact. The concept overlaps with ecotourism and outdoor recreation but tends to focus on accessible nature experiences and conservation-oriented principles.
Common activities include hiking, birdwatching, wildlife observation, camping, canoeing or kayaking, snow sports, and visits to
Key principles are environmental stewardship, respect for local cultures, and low-impact travel. Practitioners encourage staying on
Economic and environmental effects: naturturisme can support rural livelihoods, conservation funding, and local employment. Negative effects
Governance and trends: Protected areas, national and regional authorities, and local communities often shape naturturisme through