Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries.
DESTRUCTION OF CULTURAL LANDMARKS
There are many places on this earth today that rely on cultural, environmental, or a combination of these two to help drive tourism. The majority of tourists traveling this day want to see things they have never seen before. They want a view of something amazing. What gives a place the “amazing” factor? For many places, such as Hawaii or Thailand, the amazing factor comes from the beauty of the environment. The thrill of seeing nature at its finest is something tourists will always travel for. Tourists also love to see culture and history. It is so exciting to walk into cities like Venice and Rome or to see the Pyramids of ancient Egypt. Although history will never die, the artifacts, the buildings, and the environment will if they are not properly cared for.
Fortunately, There are organizations like UNESCO who monitor and help countries maintain these cultural and environmentally important sites. Even though these organizations do all they can to preserve them some sites are added to an “at risk” list. If not preserved properly the cultural significance of the sites diminishes and can be lost. One historical site that is on this list today is the Panamanian Fortifications.
The Panamanian Fortifications
The Fortifications were added to the UNESCO list back in the 1980’s because of its colonial military architecture. The forts were originally founded in 1597 by the Spanish to protect the transatlantic trade. The fort was taken several times, which meant it was rebuilt several times as well. The Spanish undertook the final rebuild in 1791. Since then the environment, lack of maintenance, and urban development are threatening the historical significance of this site.
There are several items that need to be addressed by panama to maintain this site.
1. They need to find a fit between community and tourism.
The community needs to support the country in the rebuild and respect the historical significance of the land. They need to stop expanding their urban developments towards the fortifications.
2. They need to try to preserve and protect the resources
Right now they are not putting much effort into the maintenance and care of this site. For the Fortifications to remain a historical site the government will need to work harder to protect further loss from environmental aging.
Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries.
There are many sites around the world that are maintained very well. They work with local communities and governments to provide a healthy balance of tourism, while also keeping the authentic features of the site. An example of a site like this is the Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries. The sanctuary was added as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991. It is located on the borders of Thailand and Myanmar and is home to many endangered animals and plants. Becoming a world heritage site has helped the efforts to stop poaching in the area. This site is remains successful by fulfilling the five principles of a sustainable program.
1. Collaborate
The community and specifically a few key people had to pull together to get the sanctuary added to the UNESCO world heritage list. They continue to work together to maximize the potential, while also minimizing human damage.
2. Find the fit between the community and tourism
The sanctuary has brought more tourism to the area, which in turn has provided more jobs for the locals. Some of those jobs include security and tour guides.
3. Make sites and programs come alive
When tourists come to the sanctuary they have many exciting tours they can do. They main facility allows visitors to visit and view three areas. These areas allow the guests to be engulfed in the beauty of the wildlife. They are able to see many different varieties of animals, such as tigers and elephants.
4. Focus on authenticity and quality
From websites found, locals give the majority of tours. This allows tourists to experience not only the environment but also experience some of the local culture too. This makes it more authentic and gives the tourist a feel of local life in the surrounding communities.
5. Preserve and protect resources
They protect the reserve by monitoring who and what comes in. They usually do not allow visitors to stay over night unless they have special permission. They also regulate where the tourists can go. This provides stability for the environment and helps prevent permanent damage.
It is important to support these areas and the experiences you will gain will be unmatched. If you are planning a trip to Thailand, please spread the word to other tourists about places like this. Spreading the word will help get people out of the red light district.
There are many places on this earth today that rely on cultural, environmental, or a combination of these two to help drive tourism. The majority of tourists traveling this day want to see things they have never seen before. They want a view of something amazing. What gives a place the “amazing” factor? For many places, such as Hawaii or Thailand, the amazing factor comes from the beauty of the environment. The thrill of seeing nature at its finest is something tourists will always travel for. Tourists also love to see culture and history. It is so exciting to walk into cities like Venice and Rome or to see the Pyramids of ancient Egypt. Although history will never die, the artifacts, the buildings, and the environment will if they are not properly cared for.
Fortunately, There are organizations like UNESCO who monitor and help countries maintain these cultural and environmentally important sites. Even though these organizations do all they can to preserve them some sites are added to an “at risk” list. If not preserved properly the cultural significance of the sites diminishes and can be lost. One historical site that is on this list today is the Panamanian Fortifications.
The Panamanian Fortifications
The Fortifications were added to the UNESCO list back in the 1980’s because of its colonial military architecture. The forts were originally founded in 1597 by the Spanish to protect the transatlantic trade. The fort was taken several times, which meant it was rebuilt several times as well. The Spanish undertook the final rebuild in 1791. Since then the environment, lack of maintenance, and urban development are threatening the historical significance of this site.
There are several items that need to be addressed by panama to maintain this site.
1. They need to find a fit between community and tourism.
The community needs to support the country in the rebuild and respect the historical significance of the land. They need to stop expanding their urban developments towards the fortifications.
2. They need to try to preserve and protect the resources
Right now they are not putting much effort into the maintenance and care of this site. For the Fortifications to remain a historical site the government will need to work harder to protect further loss from environmental aging.
Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries.
There are many sites around the world that are maintained very well. They work with local communities and governments to provide a healthy balance of tourism, while also keeping the authentic features of the site. An example of a site like this is the Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries. The sanctuary was added as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991. It is located on the borders of Thailand and Myanmar and is home to many endangered animals and plants. Becoming a world heritage site has helped the efforts to stop poaching in the area. This site is remains successful by fulfilling the five principles of a sustainable program.
1. Collaborate
The community and specifically a few key people had to pull together to get the sanctuary added to the UNESCO world heritage list. They continue to work together to maximize the potential, while also minimizing human damage.
2. Find the fit between the community and tourism
The sanctuary has brought more tourism to the area, which in turn has provided more jobs for the locals. Some of those jobs include security and tour guides.
3. Make sites and programs come alive
When tourists come to the sanctuary they have many exciting tours they can do. They main facility allows visitors to visit and view three areas. These areas allow the guests to be engulfed in the beauty of the wildlife. They are able to see many different varieties of animals, such as tigers and elephants.
4. Focus on authenticity and quality
From websites found, locals give the majority of tours. This allows tourists to experience not only the environment but also experience some of the local culture too. This makes it more authentic and gives the tourist a feel of local life in the surrounding communities.
5. Preserve and protect resources
They protect the reserve by monitoring who and what comes in. They usually do not allow visitors to stay over night unless they have special permission. They also regulate where the tourists can go. This provides stability for the environment and helps prevent permanent damage.
It is important to support these areas and the experiences you will gain will be unmatched. If you are planning a trip to Thailand, please spread the word to other tourists about places like this. Spreading the word will help get people out of the red light district.