Kaylee Pitt
BSc Wildlife & Marine Biology Major
Griffith University
Community Based Ecotourism Field Study
Northern India
I was extremely fortunate to be selected as a New Colombo Plan Grant recipient through Griffith University that allowed me to undertake a 3-week intensive Community Based Ecotourism Field Study course in Northern India.
The field study components included lectures on-site at the Wildlife Institute of India, field studies in Jim Corbett National Park, and a homestay program at Camp Hornbill.
This opportunity allowed me to:
• Demonstrate strong awareness of tourism/ecotourism management principles
• Apply theoretical knowledge in a community-based ecotourism context to critically evaluate the practices and development of tourism in that context
• Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills in a multi-cultural context
• Reflect on professional skills and personal attributes required for a career in community-based ecotourism management
Find my final presentation evidencing the characteristics of sustainable ecotourism I had observed during our homestay at Camp Hornbill below.