Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
An Alternative to Logging
After China banned commercial logging in 1998, tourism became the main source of income in the places where giant pandas live.
Today, visitors travel from around the world to tour panda breeding centers and see their bamboo forest habitat.
Ecotourism to the Rescue
Ecotourism brings money to local villages. That money replaces the income villagers used to get from logging and poaching.
Money from tourism also gives local communities incentive to help protect pandas and their habitat.
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.
Location. 38° 55.846′ N, 77° 3.126′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Smithsonian National Zoo. Marker can be reached from Olmsted Walk, 0.4 miles east of Connecticut Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zhu Xiaojian (here, next to this marker); Wang Dajun (here, next to this marker); Back in Business
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
