The creation of the reserves means not only the preservation of relatively intact eco-systems, but also the creation of jobs for the local Tibetan populations that live in and around these reserves. High Asia is currently setting up training programs for the local Tibetan populations in Kham, to come to Chengdu, Sichuans capital, and study methods of dealing with tourism in their areas. Emphasis will be on low impact tourism, as well as general management techniques needed in dealing with the mainly foreign tourists who will visit these reserves. A crucial juncture has been reached in Tibet, as well as in all of Asia. The truly remote, does not exist anymore.
Tourists can go anywhere if they have the money.
Therefore in absolutely necessary that the local populations who live in these tourist destinations learn methodologies of sustainable tourism. The creation of nature reserves and the training of local Tibetans who act as wardens of these reserves takes money.