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    Geography GCSE

    Ecotourism

    What Ecotourism means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Ecotourism

    Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education.
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