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PASSION, INSPIRATION, AND INNOVATION THROUGH TREE-BASED ADVENTURES

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Page 1: Sarah Marcinko- EcoTourism Green Mondays 12-12-11

PASSION, INSPIRATION, AND INNOVATION THROUGH TREE-BASED ADVENTURES

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What is a “Canopy Adventure?”

A true canopy adventure is a 100% tree-based experience consisting of a series of zip lines, bridges, and other challenge elements spanning from tree to tree within a forest.

The adventure allows participants to explore the forest in a brand new way and is intentionally designed to be a thrilling and educational experience.

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Tree-top sustainability:

The environmental, economic, and social dimensions of a canopy adventures tour.

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Current Sustainability Practices

Environmental Economic Social

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• Canopy tour planning, design, and installation• Waste reduction• Energy efficiency• Educational programming• Natural resource management

Environmental

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Economic

• Donations and discounts• Strengthen local

economy• Locally sourced, green

products

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• Create meaningful partnerships

• Invest in special places• Develop and invest in our

staff

Social

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Conclusion: sustainability is not static – always looking into other initiatives and continuing to evolve. – locally and nationally.

Things we are considering:-Solar-Water catchment

What’s next?

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