The use of digital technology in the design of virtual environment sites in natural reserves

Nature reserves are considered among the touristic attractions, as it is one of the important areas of biological diversity, with all the living things it contains. Therefore, it must be preserved for as long as possible, and exploited for tourism due to the nature of its unique environment, here lies the problem of the research in the lack of interest in some environmental reserves, and the weak role of the designer in the development of eco-tourism for the natural reserves in Egypt, and here comes the importance of the research in arriving at the appropriate way to exploit the natural reserves as a touristic area without causing any negative impact on its environment. Therefore, the research aims to develop nature reserves by finding a design language that develops solutions that are compatible with the surrounding environment and satisfy the needs and requirements of eco-tourism. This is done through the use of modern technology and techniques, and the use of programs, tools and applications of augmented reality and virtual reality in the design of a virtual environment, and the designer must use it in the best way towards the environment. The research followed the descriptive and analytical method the research concluded that the use of digital technology leads to overcoming the problems facing the environment of natural reserves in Egypt in a way that does not negatively affect its vital components, rather, it contributes to protecting it effectively and influencing the development of ecotourism