Environmental disadvantages of tourism in rural areas of Shiraz

In many areas, natural beauty and attractions are main cause of attracting tourists and tourism development. Although development of tourism in an area has economic benefits but it has negative environmental impacts. This research had examined the attitudes of environmental experts who work in environment department of Fars province through interview. These people pointed some of the negative impacts of tourism in plants, wild life, green spaces, water and lands of rural areas. Finally recording to results suggested that improve ecotourism in development programs.

Ecotourism, tourism, environmental impacts, environmental protection.