Wetlands and tourism effects on it

Document Type : Short paper

Author

Environmental undergraduate student, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran

Abstract

One of the most important uses of wetlands is to attract tourism. Many islands and coastal areas often have unique ecosystems. Wetlands are important resources for tourism and recreation, and opportunities to watch wildlife and watch birds, research and education, enjoy the landscape, sailing, diving, fishing, fishing and hunting, photography, and more. Due to their rich ecosystems, a variety of animals and plants are also a significant source of income for the homeless. Wetlands are also at risk from tourism activities such as hotel buildings, infrastructure, urbanization, water consumption, water pollution, solid waste, exploitation of protected areas and its species for tourism purposes and so on.