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Why birdwatching? The following articles discuss all the various
benefits birding provides - for the individual, the community, and
the environment - and they do it better than we ever could…
 Economic |
This Texas Parks & Wildlife Department site provides a guide
for those interested in starting a nature tourism business, including
data on the economic benefits of birding and other nature tourism.
| Educational |
Birding is an entertaining and engaging way to students of all ages
to learn about science the natural world in which we live. Find
out how you can expand your horizons by clicking on the Cornell
Laboratory of Ornithology link above.
| Environmental |
 Ultimately,
nature tourism leads to conservation, encouraging landowners and
communities to conserve habitats in order to attract wildlife viewers.
To learn more about the environmental benefits of birding, clink
on the link above.
| Human
Health |
In an analysis of literature published in the peer-reviewed American
Journal of Preventive Medicine provides evidence that contact with
the natural world -- including animals, plants, landscapes and wilderness
-- may offer health benefits.
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