Supporting sustainable ecotour...

Project Details

Supporting sustainable ecotourism to preserve biodiversity

Support sustainable ecotourism activities for the conservation of biodiversity

Grantee: Environment Without Boarders Foundation

Start Date: 7/2019

End Date: 12/2021

Objectives:

To support sustainable ecotourism activities for the conservation of biodiversity and the development of visitor management programs in Wadi Degla and Petrified Forest protected areas.

Accomplishments:

Preparing and implementing a visitor management program in the Wadi Degla and Petrified Forest reserves using the latest methods used globally.
Implementation of a theoretical training program in the presence of 9 staff members in the two reserves for a period of 6 days.
Implementation of a practical training program for 12 staff members in the two reserves to raise their capabilities to manage the attractions in each reserve.
Launching an interactive website and social media channels about the Petrified Forest Reserve.
Preparing a geological guide for the Petrified Forest Reserve.
Preparing a distinguished set of awareness materials about the reserve and its natural treasures in both Arabic and English.
Production of a short promotional film and a set of directional boards as a guide for visitors at the entrance to each reserve.

Communities:

Research groups in the Wadi Degla and the Petrified Forest protected areas, visitors to the two reserves, school and university students

Partners:

Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Education, Egyptian Red Crescent, Ministry of Immigration, Menoufia University, Al-Azhar University, National Discovery Group, German Cooperation Agency

Beneficiaries: 16 researchers in the reserves of the Tigris Valley and the Petrified Forest, about 60,000 visitors annually, about 500 school and university students

Project Information

State:
Cairo
Areas of Work:
Biodiversity