Education and Ecotourism

Abstract

Early cultures in human history used nature as a source of food, tools, habitat, shelter, clothing, etc. After these basic needs for food, housing and clothing were fulfilled, humans acquired an interest in nature: in its intrinsic value. This interest became evident by early pictographic paintings on rocks at several locations worldwide and early art manifestations. Later on, cultures such as the Babylonians, Egyptians and Greeks applied observation to delve into the natural world. The observation of nature provided the first tool to establish a link between humans and nature.