A study on the ecological impact of farm tourism in rural areas of kerala - with special reference to Wayanad district

Abstract

Farm tourism, a growing niche within the tourism industry, involving visitors participate with agricultural activities and experiencing rural life. Tourism on farms a progressive approach in tourism industry for the sustainable development of the state. Mass tourism contributes the economy but it suffers certain ecological issues that are not easily manageable. The study examines both positives and negatives of the ecological impact of farm tourism. Farm tourism promotes sustainable agricultural practice enhance biodiversity through diversified farming and generate awareness about environmental conservation. It can also see that tourism may create increased waste, soil degradation, disturbances of local eco system. To understand the ecological impacts primary data collected from farm entrepreneurs and paper involve the valuable suggestions of farm entrepreneurs to sustainable development of rural areas.