Geological heritage of Australia: selecting the best for Geosites and World Heritage, and telling the story for geotourism and Geoparks.

2006 ◽  
Vol 2006 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. B. Joyce
Keyword(s):  
World Heritage ◽  
Geological Heritage

Australias geological heritage a national inventory for future geoparks and geotourism

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard Joyce
Keyword(s):  
World Heritage ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Significant Part ◽  
Dune Field ◽  
National Inventory ◽  
Rock Types ◽  
Southeastern Australia ◽  
Simpson Desert

Australia has a coastline of around 32,000 km, with varying rock types and structure, coastal type and climate. Outstanding and representative coastal sites form a significant part of the Australian inventory. Major terrains included inland deserts (for example the Simpson Desert dune field, northern tropical savannah (the Kakadu World Heritage Region, glacial and periglacial upland in the far south (southwest Tasmania, broad inland riverine plays and the young volcanic provinces of southeastern Australia and northeastern Australia.

The Cretaceous fossil sites of South Korea identifying geosites, science and geotourism

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
In Sung Paik ◽  
Min Huh ◽  
Hyun Joo Kim ◽  
Sook Ju Kim ◽  
David Newsome
Keyword(s):  
Hot Springs ◽  
Sedimentary Basins ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Regional Tourism ◽  
World Heritage List ◽  
The World ◽  
Dinosaur Eggs ◽  
Dinosaur Fossil

There are a range of natural resources for geotourism in Korea, including scenic mountains with variable geological histories, hot springs, and coastline environments. Many of the national and provincial parks and natural monuments in Korea have been designated because of their geological values. Three sites on Jeju Island have been inscribed on the World Heritage list largely for geological values such as volcanic features and landscape and associated scenic values. Furthermore, there are many geological heritage sites designated as natural monuments in Cretaceous sedimentary basins in Korea. They include dinosaur fossil sites and geologically scenic sites. The former are of great scientific importance and many have the potential to be developed into geotourism destinations of global significance. Five sites, on the Korean Cretaceous Deinosaur Coast which have been very important for regional tourism, are currently being nominated as World Heritage for their highly significant fossil trackways and dinosaur eggs. The full gambit of geotourism potential for Korean geological heritage has rarely been studied (Jeong, 2000; Heo et al., 2006a; Heo et al., 2006b; Heo, 2007). In this chapter the Cretaceous geosites in Korea are summarized in respect to their importance as globally significant geotourism resources.

scholarly journals Potensi Geodiversity di Sekitar Kawasan Anak Krakatau-Way Kambas, Provinsi Lampung, Sebagai Kandidat Geopark Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Happy Christin Natalia ◽  
Danni Gathot Harbowo ◽  
Rinaldi Ikhram
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
Tectonic Activity ◽  
Volcanic Complex ◽  
Human History ◽  
Way Kambas National Park ◽  
Key Sites

The global significance of Krakatau Volcanic Complex and Way Kambas National Park is the best potential areas to be developed as part of a world heritage, particularly as UNESCO Global Geopark. Both of these objects are in the Lampung Province, Indonesia. Soon, it is necessary to identify and make an inventory of key sites that could become the theme of the area. The study of geodiversity and scientific valuation was carried out which referred to the Technical Guidelines for the Assessment of Indonesia Geological Heritage Resources, 2019. Based on these studies and assessments, there are 14 key sites to represent for Geopark Krakatau-Way Kambas themes. These sites are closely related to the evolution of tectonic activity in the Southern Sumatera as well as the dynamics of magmatism and paleovolcanism that have occurred since the Mesozoic which has signification in human history as world heritage.

The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site understanding the nature of geotourism

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally King ◽  
Anjana Ford ◽  
Richard Edmonds
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Erosion ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Complete Sequence ◽  
Geological Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
The World ◽  
Outstanding Universal Value ◽  
A Site

The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site (also known as the ‘Jurassic Coast’), stretches for 155 km across the southern English coastline, encompassing one of the most spectacular geological sequences in the world. The internationally renowned coastal exposures of the Jurassic Coast were awarded World Heritage Site status in 2001 based on a near complete sequence of Mesozoic rocks, which record evidence and development of early reptiles through to the age of the dinosaurs. For a site to obtain World Heritage Site status, it must exhibit cultural or natural features that are of ‘outstanding universal value’ and must be protected for present and future generations of all humanity. Protecting the integrity (or condition) of the site is essential for maintaining the qualities that led to site inscription. Coastal erosion maintains the geological integrity of the Jurassic Coast by exposing fossils that are then washed out onto the beaches. The fossils are an important part of our geological heritage.

UNESCO World Heritage and Kosovo Towards a Tentative List for Kosovo

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Caroline Jaeger Klein
Keyword(s):  
World Heritage ◽  
Architectural Heritage ◽  
Unesco World Heritage ◽  
Serbia And Montenegro

In 2015, Kosovo tried to join UNESCO and failed by three quotes. Is Kosovo ready for its UNESCO membership? At least for its national architectural heritage, this question is to answer with no. The intensively discussed issue of the medieval monuments of Kosovo inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage by Serbia and Montenegro before the declaration of independency in 2008 and their further management through Kosovo is just one aspect. More troubling is that the rather young state not yet could establish sufficient structures to gain a systematic inventory of its monuments, sites and historic ensembles, nor to extract a tentative list for UNESCO out of such an encompassing inventory. This article intends to clarify the definitions of World Heritage, the institutions and NGO’s involved, the mechanisms and philosophies behind. What is the urgent homework for Kosovo? Which national and international groups of experts Kosovo has to name and make responsible for the systemic inventory of its architectural heritage and for creating a tentative list? What is the role and importance of ICOMOS in that process? Which other stakeholders have to be Identified and educated towards that issue?</p><p>Based on such general considerations the author tries to design finally a preliminary tentative list for the architectural heritage of Kosovo. Hence, not the list itself is of importance but the discussion of the pro and contra arguments for single candidates.

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