Tourism, Neglect Endanger Canary Islands' Nature

University of Helsinki

A recent expert workshop in the Canary Islands underlined the conflicts between mass tourism and nature conservation, but also identified ways forward.

Local experts are worried about the consequences of mass tourism to the unique nature of the Canary Islands. For example social media posts generate unexpected visitor flows and behaviour. (Image: Tatu Leppämäki)
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