Green Meadow Foundation

Though the precise definition of ecotourism remains ambiguous even within the circles of tourism experts but the simplest and most widely accepted definition of Ecotourism, developed by the Ecotourism Society, USA is: "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well being of local people". The tourism in Gilgit Baltistan is to a large extent based on the natural resources and environment, therefore the protection and preservation of environment and making all tourism activities ‘sustainable’ is of paramount importance. There is general lack of understanding and confusion about the term ‘Ecotourism’ by the stakeholders. This term has become a buzzword and every activity involving nature based tourism. Whether socially and environmentally sustainable or not  is termed as ecotourism.  A proper understanding of the term is essential because ecotourism, if not properly planned and managed can do more harm than conventional tourism, bec...

Carbon dioxide is necessary for life.This gas is interacts with other gases and makes carbohydrates.These carbohydrates are necessary for the life of plants & animal. Carbon dioxide absorbs heat and moderates the temperature. Oxygen is necessary for life.When we breathe, we absorb oxygen in our body. This gas is interacts chemically with other elements immediately. It absorbs in our blood.It gives us energy by burning food.The survival of life is impossible without this gas.Oxygen helps in burning all kind of energy resources e.g coal and natural gas etc. Atmospher is a combination of many gases. These gases are directly or indirectly necessary for sirvival if atmosphere.About 99 pecent of atmosphere consists of two gases  i.e Nitrogen and Oxygen abd the amount of other gases only 1percent .Atmisphere is made of about 78percent Nitrogen and 21percent of Oxygen.The fertility of soil depends on Nitrogen.This gas is necessary for growth of plants. It also helps controlling fir...