Presentation at ECOLL (www.ecoll.ee) final seminar, 26 of september, 2007, Estonia

1. „ Elukestev õpe ökoturismi arenduses – ECOLL “ Ecotourism labelling and management Väimela : Võrumaa Kutsehariduskeskus Aivar Ruukel Soomaa.com (Karuskose OÜ)

4. Summer Autumn Spring Winter

5. Fifth season

7. Fifth season

9. www.ecotourism.ee

17. 1. Respect the limitations of the destination – minimize negative impact on nature and culture

19. Destination Analysis www.ecotourism.ee

20. Destination Analysis 1. Decide about your area and get a map 2. Transports 3. Activities 4. Land owners 5. Natural heritage 6. Cultural heritage 7. Other land use and stakeholders 8. My network 9. Possible and known disturbance Action needed? What, why, when, who?

21. 2. Support the local economy

22. Local people – local experts Algis Indrek Arno

23. 3. Make all operations environmentally sustainable

24. 1. Customers travel to destination 2. Transport on the destination 3. Accommodation 4. Cooking and eating 5. Consumer goods and eqipment 6. Chemicals and fuel 7. Inform and commit customers 8. Marketing ja administration Action plan: Problem – Action – Cost – When? Who is responsible? Environmental plan

25. 4. Active contribution to conservation

26. Haabjas building cources 2000-2005

30. 5. Promote the joy of discovery, knowledge and respect

31. Conservation holidays

32. 6. Quality and safety all the way throug h