Environmental interpretation is a form of environmental education conducted through tourism. It is also a kind of exchange that integrates environmental education, management and information transmission. It aims to help people understand the natural and cultural characteristics of a region and encourage them to appreciate and act to protect environment and heritage resources, regulate their own behaviour and establish good moral practices and values.
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(2020). Environmental Interpretation. In: Chen, A., Ng, Y., Zhang, E., Tian, M. (eds) Dictionary of Geotourism. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_627
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