Identifying Landscapes and Ecosystem Services Producing Wellbeing and Health Benefits in Nature-based Tourism Resorts

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It has been estimated that by 2050 two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in urban areas. This scenario signifies a dwindling daily contact with nature and consequently an increasing demand for outdoor recreational services and nature-based tourism. For instance, in Finland a third of all foreign tourists and 40 % of domestic visitors participate in nature activities.
Keywords | Wellbeing tourism, ecosystem services, landscape assessment, wild plants, nature-based tourism resort