Geological heritage assessment for sustainable development of Lenggong Valley

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rapidah Mat Stafa ◽  
Che Aziz Ali ◽  
Kamal Roslan Mohamed ◽  
Mohd Shafeea Leman ◽  
Mokhtar Saidin
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Geological Heritage

scholarly journals Geotourism—Examining Tools for Sustainable Development

Geosciences ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Marie-Luise Frey
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Regional Tourism ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Heritage Science ◽  
Geosite Assessment ◽  
Selection Of

From the middle of the 1990s, geotourism was introduced through the first geotrails, their evolution, and the first geopark worldwide in Gerolstein/Vulkaneifel, Germany. The latter is one of the founding members of the European Geoparks Network, which was established in 2000 at the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) in Berlin. The main goal of the first geopark was to link geological heritage with tourism in a rural area that was trying to create new perspectives to inspire young people to stay in their home territory. Geotourism was initiated as part of sustainable tourist development and for future sustainable development at that time in the Gerolstein region. The first steps to implement the Gerolstein/Vulkaneifel Geopark, Germany, were taken in 1992. The core aspects included geological heritage, science transfer, and education as tools for developing geotourism in the broad sense and integrating local people and municipalities in the geopark activities of the rural region. Close collaboration with the local and regional tourism organizations highlighted the need to both define tools and demonstrate their success. Up to now, practice has shown that such success can be demonstrated by the infrastructure created, as well as adjacent measures and activities. A network of factors was determined to play a significant role in ensuring the successful sustainable development in a geopark across the field of geotourism. There are many activities and publications on geological heritage, geosite assessment, significance, and use, but there are fewer which reflect on the network of factors highlighted in this contribution which were first presented in 2002. In many publications and investigations, one factor in particular is emphasized, e.g., infrastructure development, such as panels or other items. Not all of the mentioned factors, however, are being addressed. As a result, a selection of good practice examples of UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGP) working on the network-oriented conceptual basis has been studied here, in line with the conceptual principle set forth about 25 years ago. The geopark examples in this study include Lesvos Island UGGp (Greece), Naturtejo UGGP (Portugal), Vulkaneifel UGGp (Germany), and Hong Kong UGGP (China), as well as the example of the Messel Pit World Heritage Site (WHS) (Germany). The latter was integrated to present an example which is not a geopark, showing that this concept can also be transferred to a WHS as a tool for sustainable development according the UN 2030 Agenda. The information on the development of the selected examples was obtained by visiting the geopark territory and from the geopark’s websites and published material as a combined methodology.

scholarly journals GEOTOURISM IN BOSNIA AND HERZGOVINA - STATE AND DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES

2018 ◽  
pp. 99-110
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Global Level ◽  
The World ◽  
Nature Park

Geodiversity presents overall diversity of relief shapes, processes and the diversity of landscape. It basically consists of geological, geomorphological and pedological diversity. The most interesting for tourism valorisation are karstic areas that cover over 50% of the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. When it comes to geoparks, it is necessary to emphasize that such forms of protection have not yet been established in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The European Geopark Network exsist since 2000 and currently there are 140 geoparks in the 38 countries in Europe. Three geoparks stand out in our region; in Slovenia, Idrija and Karavanke (together with part in Austria) and Papuk in Croatia. Their main goals are promotion of geoheritage, protection of geodiversity and support of economic development through geotourism, with the inevitable participation of local communities. In the meantime, this initiative has been raised to a global level by including these areas in the newly adopted UNESCO program - International Geodetic and Geopark Program, which now has over 130 parks in 33 countries of the world. In our country, Blidinje Nature Park and the Protected landscape of Bijambare, have potential for becoming geopark. These parks would be based on promotion of the geological heritage, the geodiversity of the karst zone of Bosnia and Herzegovina, preservation of biodiversity and the protection of specific karst hydrography of this area. The plan for protecting these areas and potential admission to the European geopark network should primarily be based on a new legal framework and a plan that would include sustainable development of geotourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Geotourism and geotourist education in Poland

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadeusz Slomka ◽  
Wojciech Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Natural Hazards ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Environmental Geology ◽  
International Projects ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Geological Sciences ◽  
New Formula

In 1991, a new initiative appeared during the Digny Conference: the ‘International declaration of the rights of the memory of the Earth’. This provided suitable frames leading to international projects focused on the protection of geological heritage. As a result, in 2000 the European Geopark Network was established, followed by the Global Geopark Network (2004) (for details see, for example, Zouros, 2004, 2008). Both the protection and promotion of geosites has gained a new formula, much wider and comprehensive than just a simple sightseeing of geological/geomorphological sites, as it includes elements of history and cultural heritage as well as important economic and social issues in terms of revitaliation of local economy and communities (Zouros, 2008). Finally, in the 1990s geological sciences gained a new impetus towards more interdisciplinary issues when environmental geology emerged as a response to new challenges including sustainable development, natural hazards and general shift from reactive to proactive involvement of the applied nature of Earth sciences (see, for example, Bennett and Doyle, 1997).

scholarly journals Puyango, Ecuador Petrified Forest, a Geological Heritage of the Cretaceous Albian-Middle, and Its Relevance for the Sustainable Development of Geotourism

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 6579
Author(s):  
Fernando Morante-Carballo ◽  
Geanella Herrera-Narváez ◽  
Nelson Jiménez-Orellana ◽  
Paúl Carrión-Mero
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Singular Value ◽  
Scientific Methodology ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
National Heritage ◽  
Volcanic Lava ◽  
Cretaceous Period ◽  
Petrified Forest

Geodiversity treaties have multiplied and given rise to geological heritage as a singular value of protection and preservation for territories. The Puyango Petrified Forest (PPF) is a recognized Ecuadorian reserve, which was declared a National Heritage Treasure. It has an area of 2659 hectares, and it is located in the south of Ecuador, between the provinces of El Oro and Loja. The petrified trunks and trees were buried by volcanic lava, dating from the Cretaceous Period, 96 to 112 million years ago. Thus, silicification and carbonization, two important fossilization events, have produced hundreds of samples of paleontological wealth in Puyango. The objective of this work is to methodologically assess the geodiversity of a fraction of the PPF by registering its geological heritage and value for its preservation and sustainable development. The methodology is based on: (i) Analysis of information on the territory used for tourist visits, as a pilot study area. Presentation of paleontological components and their main sections to enhance their geotouristics value; (ii) Assessment of the geological heritage for its geotourism categorization with a recognized scientific methodology and one proposed by the co-authors propose; and (iii) Analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) as a guide for protection and development strategies. Findings reveal the high geotourism potential for a Geopark Project in Puyango, since only 300 hectares are used for tourism and the remaining area is a virgin environment for research and improving knowledge of geodiversity and biodiversity.

A Research on the Driving Forces of Xinjiang Geological Heritage Resources Development from the Perspective of Tourism

2012 ◽  
Vol 518-523 ◽  
pp. 5905-5908 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cui Lin Li
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Regional Economic ◽  
Resource Endowment ◽  
The Government ◽  
External Driving ◽  
Resources Development

Developing geological heritage resource from the perspective of tourism is a new pattern of resource using. The development of Xinjiang geological heritage resource is restricted and effected by the internal and external driving forces and support. The internal driving force includes the resource endowment and the need for regional economic and sustainable development; the external driving force includes the competition of tourism, the market and the government regulation; support includes the construction of infrastructure, the improvement of tourism facilities and ecological support. All these forces restrict and effect each other and become a harmonious whole.

scholarly journals Geological-Geomorphological and Paleontological Heritage in the Algarve (Portugal) Applied to Geotourism and Geoeducation

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 918
Author(s):  
Antonio Martínez-Graña ◽  
Paulo Legoinha ◽  
José Luis Goy ◽  
José Angel González-Delgado ◽  
Ildefonso Armenteros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Portable Devices ◽  
Field Guide ◽  
Paleontological Heritage ◽  
Teaching Learning

A 3D virtual geological route on Digital Earth of the geological-geomorphological and paleontological heritage in the Algarve (Portugal) is presented, assessing the geological heritage of nine representative geosites. Eighteen quantitative parameters are used, weighing the scientific, didactic and cultural tourist interest of each site. A virtual route has been created in Google Earth, with overlaid georeferenced cartographies, as a field guide for students to participate and improve their learning. This free application allows loading thematic georeferenced information that has previously been evaluated by means of a series of parameters for identifying the importance and interest of a geosite (scientific, educational and/or tourist). The virtual route allows travelling from one geosite to another, interacting in real time from portable devices (e.g., smartphone and tablets), and thus making possible the ability to observe the relief and spatial geological distribution with representative images, as well as to access files with the description and analysis of each geosite. By using a field guide, each geosite is complemented with activities for carrying out and evaluating what has been learned; these resources allow a teaching–learning process where the student is an active part of the development and creation of content using new technologies that provide more entertaining and educational learning, teamwork and interaction with social networks. This itinerary allows the creation of attitudes and skills that involve geoconservation as an element for sustainable development.

scholarly journals From Geoheritage to Geoeducation, Geoethics and Geotourism: A Critical Evaluation of the Greek Region

Geosciences ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 381 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Zafeiropoulos ◽  
Hara Drinia ◽  
Assimina Antonarakou ◽  
Nikolaos Zouros
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Nature Protection ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Natural Beauty ◽  
Rational Management

The purpose of this review is, initially, to emphasize the importance of geoenvironmental education for the promotion and preservation of geological heritage and geoethical values, and based on these, to present the current situation in Greece. Geoeducation is a broader component of environmental education which aims to promote the geological heritage of a place and its geoconservation. It is a key integral tool for tackling environmental issues and therefore further assisting in sustainable development. Greece is known for its exceptional and rare natural beauty, as well as for the abundance of natural resources and its remarkable geological features. For this reason, six global geoparks have already been established in this country. However, its nature protection is mainly considered as the protection of biodiversity, while the term “geodiversity” is almost absent in Greek law. The importance of establishing a legal framework for the protection of geotopes is underlined by the fact that their promotion and rational management create opportunities for sustainable development, as well as to become quality tourist destinations (geotourism) through nature protection and education. Geodiversity can gain public attention and have a positive impact on geotopes protection. Such initiatives can not only improve the protection of geological sites, but also play an important role in their sustainable development.

scholarly journals GEODIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: GEOPARKS - A NEW CHALLENGE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN EARTH SCIENCES

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 159 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Zouros
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Successful Operation ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
History Museum ◽  
Rational Management ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
High Level ◽  
Petrified Forest

Recently a new initiative on Geoparks was established in Europe in close synergy with UNESCO aiming at the protection, promotion and rational management of geological landscapes and significant geosites as well as the sustainable development of their hosting territories. Geoparks are broader territories which include a number of geosites linked in a network which recognize these features as keyelements for the development of geotourism through conservation and management. Greece is characterized by a complex geological setting and evolution and was subjected to a variety of geomorphological processes, resulting in a high level of geodiversity. As a result a large number of spectacular landscapes and outstanding or unique geosites are present in the country, and they are not properly managed and protected. The Lesvos Petrified Forest Geopark, the very first Greek Geopark, already counts one decade of successful operation. In order to protect and efficiently manage the petrified forest, the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest was founded in 1994 as the management body of the Lesvos Petrified Forest Geopark. Next, a management plan for geological heritage protection as well as the sustainable development of the area was carried out linking the promotion of geosites, environmental education and the development of geotourism.

scholarly journals Tectonics-Related Geosites: Towards Accurate Nomenclature

Geosciences ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitry A. Ruban ◽  
Anna V. Mikhailenko ◽  
Vladimir A. Ermolaev
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Land Use Planning ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Heritage Studies

Accurate nomenclature of geological heritage sites (geosites) is necessary to facilitate their description and territorial geodiversity evaluation (both important for sustainable development and efficient land-use planning). As suggested by previous geological heritage studies, tectonics-related geosites are termed differently and, chiefly, provisionally (e.g., as tectonic geosites or structural geosites). Moreover, the nomenclature should take into account modern advances in the understanding of some basic tectonic phenomena. We propose abandoning the separation of structural, neotectonic, and seismic types of geosites and replacing with a single tectonic type. This can be further subdivided into subtypes, although one should consider the complexities in the links between tectonic and other geological phenomena (e.g., unique seismic features are essentially tectonic, but these can be expressed via geomorphological or sedimentary features—a geosite retains tectonic and geomorphological/sedimentary types in this case). The development of accurate nomenclature of tectonics-related geosites requires debates by experts in geological heritage.

scholarly journals GLOBAL GEOPARKS NETWORK AND THE NEW UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS PROGRAMME

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 284 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Zouros
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Public Outreach ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
The World

The Geopark concept was introduced at late 90’s aiming to protect and promote Earth heritage sites through the sustainable local development of territories containing abiotic nature of significant value. The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) established in 2004 operates as an international platform of cooperation among Geoparks around the world The GGN includes 120 Geoparks in 33 countries working to protect Geological heritage and promote local sustainable development. The 38th UNESCO General Conference (November 2015) ratified the statutes of the new International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme and the UNESCO Global Geoparks Operational Guidelines, introducing the brand UNESCO Global Geopark as a label of excellence for areas that meet the criteria set by the above mentioned guidelines. In doing so, it has legally endorsed the new UNESCO label of “UNESCO Global Geopark" and the endorsement of all the existing 120 Global Geoparks to become UNESCO Global Geoparks with immediate effect.The UNESCO Global Geopark branding could strongly contribute to raising EarthHeritage sites visibility in the world and in high-quality public outreach onsustainable development linked to issues on geodiversity, the environment,geohazards, climate change and the sustainable use of natural resources.

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