module six leading a nature- based tour this publication has been produced with the financial...
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Module sixLeading a Nature- based Tour
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Module introduction
Topic 1 – Planning a nature based tour
Topic 2 – Leading a nature based tour
- Field work
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Natural tourism & Ecotourism
Natural tourism is a type of tourism that
is based on nature (landscape sightseeing, mountain trekking, bird
watching...)
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Eco tourism is a type of natural tourism that connected with the local identity and with the participation of local communities for the sake of sustainable development.
What is nature guiding?
• Escort visitors • Provide information, interpretation and insight • Educate visitors• Protect natural resources • Ensure tourists’ safety• Manage logistics.
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Activity 1: Identify natural tourism attractions
Divide into 3 groups. Working in your groups:• Identify natural attractions in the categories of landscape,
ecology, fauna and flora.• Describe and identify the location of each attraction• Present discussion outcome of the group to the rest of the
class
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Learn more about nature 6
What to learn?
Learning resources in Vietnam Global learning resources
Forests Handbook: MARD (2006), Natural forest ecosystems of Vietnam, Hanoi, available at: http://www.vietnamforestry.org.vn/libraryfolder/He%20sinh%20thai%20rung%20tu%20nhien%20Viet%20Nam.pdf
Not relevant
Plants Vietnam forest biological portal: Plantshttp://www.vncreatures.net/tracuu.php?loai=2
Wildlife field guide at eNature.com (Trees, native plants and wildflowers) at: http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/
Animals Nguyen Xuan Dang (chief editor, 2009), A practical guide for quick identification of some wild animals protected by Vietnamese laws and CITES, TRAFFIC SEA, available at http://thuviensinhhoc.com/ebook/sinh-hoc/2211-nhan-dang-nhanh-mot-so-loai-dong-vat-hoang-da.html
Wildlife field guide at eNature.com (Mammals) at: http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/
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What to learn?
Learning resources in Vietnam Global learning resources
Birds Birdlife International Vietnam Programme (http://www.birdlifeindochina.org/ ): Book 1: “Chim Viet Nam” (2000), Book 2: Expedition Field Guide Techniques, available from BirdLife International Vietnam Programme.
Butterflies Vietnam forest biological portal:Classis “Buterflies” with 404 species: http://www.vncreatures.net/kqtracuu.php?ID=1&tenloai=&Submit=Tra+c%E1%BB%A9u&type=nhom&ch=&loai=3&radio=V
Butterlies Website: http://butterflywebsite.com/index.htm
Insects Vietnam forest biological portal: Insectshttp://www.vncreatures.net/tracuu.php?loai=3
Wildlife field guide at eNature.com (Insects) at http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/
Oceans Textbook: Typical marine ecosystems, HCMC agro-forestry university, available at: www2.hcmuaf.edu.vn/data/nguyenvantrai/CHUONG%202.pdf
Interactive diagram to learn about life in the sea, availbale at: http://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/Contexts/Life-in-the-Sea/Sci-Media/Animations-and-Interactives/Marine-ecosystem
Natural History
Natural history is about past history of the natural
environment, e.g.:
• Former oceans, forests
• Extinct flora and fauna species
• How lakes, waterfalls, valleys, were formed
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Information sharing techniques (using five senses)
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SightSound
Smell
TasteTouch
Activity 2. Demonstration on briefing tourists
1. Watch your Trainer demonstrate a briefing of a short local natural tour to a group of tourists on:
• What to bring• Difficulty level of the trails• Fitness• Safety instructions• Main places of interest along the trails• Traveling time and key deadlines• Contact details of the escort and relevant people
2. Practice natural tour briefing in small groups
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Activity 3 – ID test on supplies
Participate in an Identification Test on supplies for a nature-based tourist experience.
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Supplies to carry with you 12
What are ‘Natural Attractions’?
• Things created by the nature
• Outdoor environment
• Outstanding beauty or natural features
• Attract visitors to spend their holidays/
vacations or undertake outdoor
activities
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Types of Natural Attractions
Land-based
• topography
• weather and climate
Water-based
• lakes, rivers, springs
• sea, beaches and islands
Living things
• flora, fauna, insects, reptiles
• marine life
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How to identify ‘Natural Attractions’?
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1. Identify natural assets and places of interest in the destination, including parks, gardens, forests, mountain, river, marine or other attractions.
2. Sources of knowledge:
from books, on maps, national park’s authority, tourist information center, exploring areas, talking with elderly people and experts
Land-based attractions
1. Beautiful views
2. Landscapes of plains, mountains, valleys
3. Mountains
4. Caves
5. Rock formations
6. What else….?
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Examples of land-based attractions
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Rice terracesMountains
Primitive forestLandscapes
Information on land based attractions
Topography
Types of soil, how the landscape was
created, erosion, sedimentary deposits,
human activity (rice terraces)
Climate and weather
Temperature, sunlight, humidity, rain,
wind, extreme weathers such as storm,
hurricane, flood, tsunami, drought.
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Landscape
Plain
Mountain
Cave
Lake
forest
vegetation
Temperature
sunlight
humidity rain
Wind
Storm
flood
drought
Water-based attractions
1. Hot springs
2. Rivers
3. Streams
4. Lakes
5. Ponds
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Hot springs
River
Stream
Lake
Pond
Waterfall
Wetland
Lagoon
Sea and beach
6. Waterfalls
7. Wetlands
8. Lagoons
9. Sea and beaches
Examples of water-based attractions
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Bang hot spring resort Ban Gioc waterfall
Tam Giang Lagoon Ba Be Lake
Information on water-based attractions
WaterQuality of water, where water comes from
(e.g. underground spring, glacier, rainfall),
current, water flow, other tributaries or
related water systems,
Other infoUse of water source: irrigation, leisure,
fishing, transport, etc.
Other interesting info: significant floods,
flooded forests, effect of rain or drought, etc.
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Source
Flow
Water
quality
Ecosystems and biodiversity
1. Animals
2. Flora
3. Birds
4. Insects
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1. Reptiles and invertebrates
2. Water and marine
3. Forests
4. Other….?
Info on biodiversity
Animals
• Types, e.g. mammals including
bats, forest animals.
• Behaviour, habits, breeding,
eating habits
Flora
• Trees, flowers, fungi, fruits
• Types, uses, conditions fro
growth
Birds
• Local types
• Habits, interesting behavior,
food sources, migration
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Info on biodiversity
Insects
• Types: crawling, flying
(butterflies)
• Behaviour, habits, breeding,
eating habits, (e.g. cicada
lives for up to 17 years)
Reptiles and invertebrates
• Types: snakes, lizards, frogs,
snails
• Poison, habits, food sources
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Info on biodiversity
Water & Marine
• Types: fish, turtles, water
plants, invertebrates
• Behaviour, habits, breeding,
eating habits
Forests
• Types: evergreen tropical
rainforests, limestone
rainforests, pine forests,
mangrove forests, cajuput
forests
• Ecosystems, biodiversity in
forests
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Examples of ecosystems & biodiversity
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Mangrove forest
Lunger
Sea
turtle
A thousand-year tree
Examples of living nature: biodiversity 27
Examples of living nature: biodiversity (continued)
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Dugong – Queen of Sea Corals
Starfish Seahorse
An engaging short tour
Route identification
• Starting and ending points
• Main locations in the trip
Key natural attractions
• Both accessible and inaccessible ones
• Determining required time for visiting each attractions
Main activities
• Walking, sightseeing, taking photo
• Resting and listening to interpretation and so on
Write guiding scripts for main attractions
• Opening
• Development
• Closing
Group management
• Leading the group on the way
• Selecting standing/ sitting locations
• Time allocation and management
• Group gathering techniques
• Dealing with distractions and the unexpected
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Activity 4: Prepare an engaging natural tour
Group work: • Divide into 4 teams of 6 – 7 members• Each group must prepare an engaging natural
tour in the local area• Groups make presentation and comparison.
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Conduct a practical natural tour
• The group goes on a nature-based tour of the local area,
with each participant having an opportunity to be the
tour guide and speak about an natural heritage using the
skills they have learned about guiding.
• The other participants play the role of tourists and must
behave like typical tourists (e.g. asking questions). At
the end peer feedback is provided to assess the success
points of the tour and where improvements could be
made.
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Thank You
for your attention
!
The HITT Programme and its Contributors This series of materials has been produced in collaboration between the High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs and Income Programme (HITT) funded by the European Union and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Vietnam. These programmes and organisations contributed to the development and printing of this material and will be using these training materials to deliver High Impact Tourism Training to their respective target beneficiaries. The programme supports informal workers and potential workers from the tourism sector of Vietnam to enhance their productivity and professionalism, and to increase their employability and income opportunities. The HITT programme is implemented by the Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV) through the financial assistance of the European Commission (EC) Investing in People programme. This publication has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of the publication are the sole responsibility of the HITT Programme and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union. For more information on Europe Aid, please visit http://ec.europa.er/europeaid/