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quantity of the output. The terrain, vegetation,

and beaches of the natural resources will be

affected by the intensity of use. Taking such

concentrations of use under consideration and

planning accordingly for permanent aesthetic

appreciation will help to maintain the quality of
the natural resources for the enjoyment of

present and future users. The quality of the
natural resources must be maintained to sustain

tourism demand. Proper levels of quality must be
considered when planning, and the maintenance

of quality standards after construction is

completed is absolutely necessary for continued

satisfaction of the visitor. In fact, tourism is very

sensitive

to the quality of recreational use of natural

resources, and unless high standards are

maintained, a depreciation of the demand will

inevitably result. Thus, ecological and

environmental considerations are vital.

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