The success of such places as Smangus in Hsinchu and Tapang near Mt. Ali show that residents 'participation is the key factor. In the final analysis, ecotourism requires a complete industry chain, including nature interpretation, accommodation, community management policies, and resource protection--all of which can only succeed with the active support and participation of the local residents.
翻開幾個台灣的成功經驗，例如新竹司馬庫斯、阿里山達邦等，居民自發性的推動才是關鍵因素，畢竟生態旅遊需要一整個產業鏈，例如解說、民宿、社區經營機制、資源保育……，環環相扣，沒有居民的積極參與將難以扎根。