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Fundata - Moieciu de Sus area is developing through ecotourism
Published on 15 July 2020
Romania
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About this good practice
The practice was implemented by the Center of Mountain Ecology Foundation in partnership with Fundata Town Hall, as a response to the aim of Fundata - Moieciu de Sus area of becoming an ecotourism destination. This way the ecotourism potential will be better exploited, the negative impact of the uncontrolled and mass tourism in the area will be reduced and the touristic experience quality will increase. The project brings an alternative to the local economic development needs of the Fundata-Moieciu de Sus area, by emphasizing on the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage of the area and by setting the premises for a representative Eco tourist destination. The promotion of the ecotourism principles, ecotourism certification of some services in the area and the advantages of promoting ecotourism as a tourist offer, was addressed within this project.
The objectives of the project were to:
- elaborate an ecotourism development strategy of the area, through participatory methods, with the involvement of the local community, NGOs and local public administration;
- create the premises for the sustainable development of the area through ecotourism as an essential factor in biodiversity conservation and meet all the criteria necessary to become an ecotourism destination;
- create the appropriate framework for the promotion of the area (web page of the Eco destination, Eco touristic map of the area, brochures, events).
The objectives of the project were to:
- elaborate an ecotourism development strategy of the area, through participatory methods, with the involvement of the local community, NGOs and local public administration;
- create the premises for the sustainable development of the area through ecotourism as an essential factor in biodiversity conservation and meet all the criteria necessary to become an ecotourism destination;
- create the appropriate framework for the promotion of the area (web page of the Eco destination, Eco touristic map of the area, brochures, events).
Resources needed
In terms of financial resources the project received a funding of CHF 79,775.
In terms of human resources more than 100 local entrepreneurs, more than 150 volunteers and more than 3,500 visitors have been involved in the activities of the project and especially the local events organised.
In terms of human resources more than 100 local entrepreneurs, more than 150 volunteers and more than 3,500 visitors have been involved in the activities of the project and especially the local events organised.
Evidence of success
The project contributed to the sustainable development of the area through ecotourism. A strong partnership between the public administration, NGOs and the local community has been created.This partnership managed to achieve the elaboration of an ecotourism development strategy of the area, a financial mechanism concept for the sustainable development and the conservation of culture and nature in the destination, a web page of the destination, an ecotourism map and 3 Eco tourism tours certified.
Potential for learning or transfer
This practice is a very good example of how to better valorise the ecotourism potential of an area by involving all the relevant actors, including tourists.
The most important element of this practice is the fact that an ecotourism strategy was designed as a local policy instrument to support the development of the ecotourism in the area of Fundata-Moieciu de Sus.
Second element was the strategic partnership created within the project, which understood the importance of the ecotourism potential in the area and found the solution for the discrepancy between this unexploited ecotourism potential and the touristic offers available.
The third element was the promotion framework designed. The Web page of the destination, the brochures, the Eco touristic map of the destination, the certification of the thematic Eco-tours and the local events organised, contributed to the successful implementation of this practice.
Applicable in other EU regions.
The most important element of this practice is the fact that an ecotourism strategy was designed as a local policy instrument to support the development of the ecotourism in the area of Fundata-Moieciu de Sus.
Second element was the strategic partnership created within the project, which understood the importance of the ecotourism potential in the area and found the solution for the discrepancy between this unexploited ecotourism potential and the touristic offers available.
The third element was the promotion framework designed. The Web page of the destination, the brochures, the Eco touristic map of the destination, the certification of the thematic Eco-tours and the local events organised, contributed to the successful implementation of this practice.
Applicable in other EU regions.
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Organisation
Center of Mountain Ecology Foundation
Romania
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Contact
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