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amounts of pollution, affecting the local environment,

particularly in the form of noise pollution, air pollution,

and land pollution.

4. Possible Relocation of Locals as Ecotourism

Inevitably Leads to Development

Ecotourism in a large scale means hotels will be built,

especially when the visitation areas become a big part

of the travel industry. When this happens, there will be

expansions and sometimes, excavations might occur.

In such cases, the locals might be forced to move from

their native lands. For instance, about 70% of all

national parks and game reserves in East Africa, are on

land that once belonged to the Maasai people.

The indigenous peoples were never compensated and

the employment opportunities that have arisen as a

result, favor elites instead of the native people.

5. Growing Number of Ecotourism Organizations

Working for Profit

Ecotourism is growing each year, meaning there are

more firms and organizations each year joining the

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