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100			_aChristian, Colmore S.
100			_aPotts, Thomas D.
100			_aBurnett, G. Wesley
100			_aLacher, Thomas E.
245			_aParrot conservation and ecotourism in the Windward Islands
260			_c1996
300			_a[8 p.]
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520			_aThe genus Amazona is represented on three islands in the Windward Islands. Since Europeans first visited the region in the fifteenth century, at least three parrot species have become extinct in the Windward Islands, and today all the extant parrots of the region are endangered. Several factors have contributed to the current plight of the parrots. The authorities in each of the islands of the Windward Islands that have endemic parrots have come to the realization that sound environmental management measures can complement rather than hinder national socioeconomic goals and objectives. Consequently, regional governments have begun to explore and foster linkages between conservation and other sectors of the economy. This article examines current parrot conservation efforts in the Windward Islands and the linkages which are being fostered between tourism and other sector of the economy. Policy and researh implications of the region's current parrot conservation efforts and ecotourism programme are considered.
556			_aGeneral
650			_aTOURISM
650			_aNATURE CONSERVATION
650			_aBIRDS
650			_aCONSERVATION
650			_aSAINT LUCIA
650			_aSAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
650			_aDOMINICA
650			_aCARIBBEAN
650			_aPARROTS
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