Tag: ecotourism
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Spotted Lake: Canada’s Colorful Soda Lake and Its Surface Circles
Introduction: A Lake Like No Other Spotted Lake, locally known as Khiluk Lake in the Nsyilxcən language, is one of Canada’s most distinctive natural wonders. Nestled near Osoyoos in British Columbia, this soda lake stands out for its pastel circles or rings that appear on the surface every summer. These rings form a vivid mosaic…
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Spotted Lake: Canada’s Colorful, Mineral-Rich Soda Lake
Spotted Lake: An Emerald of Minerals and Color Spotted Lake, known locally as Khiluk Lake in the Nsyilxcən language, is one of Canada’s most intriguing natural wonders. Situated in British Columbia’s arid Okanagan region, this soda lake stands out for its striking round of mineral-rich pools that appear like a natural mosaic on the water’s…
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New game reserves set to reshape rural life in Tanzania
Overview: A new era for Tanzania’s wildlife and rural communities Across northern Tanzania, ambitious conservation projects are creating new game reserves that promise to reshape rural life. These reserves aim to balance wildlife protection with sustainable livelihoods for local communities, particularly the Maasai who have long depended on cattle herding, pastoral mobility, and tourism-related activities.…
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New Game Reserves Set to Reshape Rural Life in Tanzania
Introduction: A New Era for Tanzania’s Rural Landscape Tanzania is expanding its network of game reserves, a move that observers say could redefine rural life across the country. The initiative aims to balance conservation with sustainable livelihoods, inviting local communities to actively participate in wildlife management, tourism, and ecosystem stewardship. As large swaths of savannah…
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Last of its kind: Dodo-relative spotted in Samoa’s remote rainforest
Groundbreaking sightings in a Samoan rainforest A group of researchers from the Samoa Conservation Society (SCS) and local conservation partners have documented multiple sightings of a bird long considered among the closest living relatives of the extinct dodo. In a remote Samoan rainforest, where rugged terrain and dense canopy create a challenging field environment, field…
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New Chile National Park Joins 2,800km Wildlife Corridor
Chile Expands Its Network with a Landmark National Park In a bold move for conservation, Chile is poised to establish its 47th national park, a step that will protect nearly 200,000 hectares of pristine wilderness and complete a sweeping wildlife corridor stretching 1,700 miles (2,800 kilometers) from the Pacific coast to the southernmost reaches of…
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Chile Expands 1,700-Mile Wildlife Corridor with New National Park
New National Park to Extend Chile’s 1,700-Mile Wildlife Corridor Chile is poised to designate its 47th national park, a landmark move that will protect nearly 200,000 hectares of pristine wilderness and seal a critical link in a wildlife corridor stretching 1,700 miles (2,800 kilometers) from the northern regions to the southern tip of the Americas.…
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Chile’s New National Park Joins a 2,800km Wildlife Corridor to the Southern Tip
Overview: A Landmark Addition to Chile’s Protected Lands Chile is poised to designate its 47th national park, a move that would protect nearly 200,000 hectares (about 500,000 acres) of pristine wilderness. The decision is more than a land protection effort; it completes a vital wildlife corridor that stretches roughly 1,700 miles (2,800 kilometers) from the…
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Beyond The Plains Safaris Clinches First Runner-Up at Tourism Excellence Awards 2025
Celebrating a milestone for Kenya’s safari scene Beyond The Plains Safaris has been recognized as the First Runner-Up for Best Tour Operator in Kenya at the 2025 Tourism Excellence Awards, held on December 11 in Nairobi. The accolade positions the Kenya-based operator among the nation’s leading businesses in travel and ecotourism, underscoring a commitment to…
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Drought Devastation in Southern Israel’s Forests: A Grim Picture of Desolation and Hope
Summary: A Drought-Scarred Landscape In southern Israel, an alarming trend is unfolding across pockets of woodland that once offered shade, habitat, and a sense of resilience. The drought gripping the region has left vast swathes of forest looking gray and lifeless, with many trees showing signs of stress, disease, and eventually death. For residents, ecologists,…