Altınordu (Ordu) İlçesindeki Jeosit ve Jeomorfositlerin Turizm Potansiyellerinin “Preliminary Geosite Assessment Model (GAM)” ile Ölçümü

Abstract Slovenia is considered as the cradle of karst geotourism as cave tourism started there as early as the Middle Ages. To date more than 12,000 caves were discovered from which 22 have the status of tourist caves. From these, 10 were assessed using the M-GAM model (Modified Geosite Assessment Model) to gain information for better future management strategies. The results show that visitors of Slovenian tourist caves mostly appreciate their natural values, as they prefer caves without major tourism infrastructure and they pay attention to their protection status. The model also confirmed that the two most important tourist caves (Postojna Cave and Škocjan Caves) have the leading geotourism role and that the management of tourist caves via a regional park as is the case of Škocjan Caves is an example of good practice.

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The evaluation of geosites in the territory of National park „Kopaonik“(Serbia)

Open Geosciences ◽

10.1515/geo-2018-0049 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 618-633 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Danijela Vukoičić ◽

Saša Milosavljević ◽

Aleksandar Valjarević ◽

Milena Nikolić ◽

Danica Srećković-Batoćanin

Keyword(s):

National Park ◽

Small Area ◽

Evaluation Process ◽

Assessment Model ◽

The Third ◽

The Future ◽

Resources Evaluation ◽

Geosite Assessment

AbstractIn the relatively small area of the National Park (NP) „Kopaonik“ a lot of exogenous and endogenous processes took part and continue to act until present day. In this paper are presented the geotouristic resources evaluation results for six geosites in the NP „Kopaonik“. The experts on this field gave their assessment in three versions. The first one is concerned with the evaluation of the educative contents, the second one is concerned with the evaluation of geotouristic values, while the third version, which is based on the Modified Geosite Assessment Model (M-GAM) offers the assessment regarding education, aesthetic significance, protection, functional and touristic values. The M-GAM method takes in consideration the opinion of visitors along with the estimation of subindicators given by experts, on whom relies the previous two versions. The include of visitors in the evaluation process leads to more objective estimations. Results obtained by this study can be useful for the improvement and planning of touristic activities on geosites because, bearing in mind their significance for the tourists, they indicate on the lower values that require more attention in the future.

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Comparison of geotourism assessment models: and experiment in Bakony–Balaton UNSECO Global Geopark, Hungary

Acta Geoturistica ◽

10.1515/agta-2018-0005 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Márton Pál ◽

Gáspár Albert

Keyword(s):

Cultural Values ◽

Future Development ◽

Assessment Model ◽

Linear Functions ◽

Geological Maps ◽

Realistic View ◽

The Difference ◽

Geosite Assessment ◽

Physical Elements ◽

Additional Value

Abstract Geological and scenic values of locations are the non-living curiosities that can be preserved and popularized a lot easier using the institutional background of geotourism, such as geoparks. UNESCO Global Geoparks Network is responsible for protecting and fostering natural, scenic and cultural values and especially geosites that are the exciting visible physical elements. Our goal was to quantify the geotourism potential around Csopak, a scenic village in the Balaton Uplands giving home for the headquarter of the Bakony-Balaton UNESCO Global Geopark. After designating 216 potential geosites using topographic and geological maps, we applied two assessment models: the Geosite Assessment Model (GAM) and the Modified Geosite Assessment Model (M-GAM). GAM has been applied with good results in Hungary on different areas, but M-GAM has not been used before. As M-GAM involves tourists into the process counting with their opinion, it may give a more realistic view of the geosites. The two methods produced different but comparable final values of geotourism potential counted from the Main Value and Additional Value scores. We discovered that the proportion of the difference of these values carries major information. The ratio of ΔAV/ΔMV used as linear functions and depicted on diagrams can derive which values are more important for the visitors. From this result we can draw conclusions about the future development trends: scientific or infrastructural values should be more effectively fostered. Using our results, geosites can be handled and developed as visitors expect it.

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A multi-criteria decision analysis with special reference to loess and archaeological sites in Serbia (Could geosciences and archaeology cohabitate?)

Open Geosciences ◽

10.1515/geo-2018-0026 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 333-343 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Miroslav D. Vujičić ◽

Djordjije A. Vasiljević ◽

Thomas A. Hose ◽

Nenad Tasić ◽

Cezar Morar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Analytical Hierarchy Process ◽

Group Decision ◽

Assessment Model ◽

Archaeological Sites ◽

Educational Backgrounds ◽

Criteria Weights ◽

Higher Rank ◽

Geosite Assessment ◽

Hierarchy Process

Abstract Geoarcheology is a term used to describe the work of experts who deal with the archeological record and combine the expertise of their different disciplines, mainly archeology and geology. Because such scientists have different educational backgrounds and use different research methods it was expected that they might value archeological sites (or geoarchaeological geosites) somewhat differently. The principal aim of this study is to show the results of the application of a GAM’s (Geosite Assessment Model) main values, rank indicators and sub-indicators according to the experts’ preferences and attitudes, as it was presumed that they are not of the same importance. For this purpose, the authors used a AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process), widely used in decision-making analysis, to define the criteria weights and rank the indicators. Two main groups of expert respondents, geoscientists and archeologists, were surveyed and gave their criteria weights. The results obtained by application of the AHP showed that there is a difference in indicator weights. While both groups gave their highest value to the scientific/educational indictor, the geoscientists gave their higher rank to the scenic/aesthetic rather than to the protection indicator, the archeologists ranked them opposite, and gave their higher rank to the protection indicator and lowest rank to the scenic/aesthetic indicator. This paper further provides information on group decision or consensus on weights and shows the final rankings for both groups, which are further examined and discussed.

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Csopak és környékének geoturisztikai felmérése

Földrajzi Közlemények ◽

10.32643/fk.144.2.2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 144 (2) ◽

pp. 153-170

Keyword(s):

Earth Sciences ◽

Local Communities ◽

Assessment Model ◽

Topographic Maps ◽

Practical Result ◽

Final Score ◽

Geosite Assessment ◽

Wide Group ◽

Geological Formations ◽

New Strategies

Geotourism has developed rapidly in the last decades. Geosites are the most interesting inanimate formations on Earth, and geotourism and geoheritage facilitate the preservation and popularization of their value. The processes of our planet can be well-interpreted through them. The UNESCO Global Geoparks Network is responsible for gathering, protecting, monitoring and fostering these natural values. More and more communities try to reveal geotourism attractions as they attract a wide group of people with an interest in earth sciences. Our goal is to determine the geotourism potential in the surroundings of Csopak. The studied area is part of the Bakony–Balaton Geopark, which is a part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. This work has a significant importance, as assessment models have not been applied here before. A group of potential geosites has been designated with the help of geological and topographic maps. The fieldwork included 75 sites, and was followed by the application of the Geosite Assessment Model (GAM) and the Modified Geosite Assessment Model (M-GAM). The GAM has been applied in Hungary several times with good results. As the M-GAM takes visitors into consideration, a more realistic and practical result can be produced. The comparison of the two models also provides hints concerning the potential and possible development directions of the sites. The assessment included GIS work, an examination of geological formations and infrastructure, as well as consulting with experts. The final score of a geosite is the sum of its scientific, educational, scenic, and infrastructural values. The final proportion of these values plotted on a matrix diagram determines the geotourism potential and the improvable elements of a geosite. Local communities and the Bakony–Balaton UNESCO Global Geopark have to work together in order to monitor, maintain, and develop natural attractions. The results of the assessment are suitable for new strategies that deal with how geosites could be treated in the way the visitors expect it. The first geological-tourist map of the area helps to disseminate the results of the present study. It is also a didactic tool in the hands of geotourists to discover natural treasures.

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Application of the preliminary Geosite Assessment Model (GAM): The case of the Bela Crkva municipality (Vojvodina, north Serbia)

Geographica Pannonica ◽

10.5937/geopan1503146b ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 146-152 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Jovana Boskov ◽

Stefan Kotrla ◽

Mladjen Jovanovic ◽

Nemanja Tomic ◽

Tin Lukic ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Assessment Model ◽

Geosite Assessment

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Comparative analysis of Devil's town and Bryce canyon geosites by applying the modified geosite assessment model (M-GAM)

Zbornik radova Departmana za geografiju turizam i hotelijerstvo ◽

10.5937/zbdght1802113j ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 113-125 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vladan Jonić

Keyword(s):

Comparative Analysis ◽

Assessment Model ◽

Geosite Assessment

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Geotourism Potentials of Geosites in Durrës Municipality, Albania

Quaestiones Geographicae ◽

10.2478/quageo-2021-0005 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Ermiona Braholli ◽

Edlira Menkshi

Keyword(s):

Assessment Model ◽

Active Tectonic ◽

Topographical Map ◽

Geosite Assessment

Abstract Present geological and geomorphological objects are non-living features that can enhance curiosity and increase the knowledge of Earth's history, through the development of geotourism. The municipality of Durrës, located in western Albania represents an active tectonic area with numerous landforms, an evidence of geodiversity and geoheritage. In this paper, the most typical geosites are identified mainly based on their scientific values as well as their geotourism potential. After the defining of 5 geosites, through geological and topographical map, we applied the Geosite assessment model (GAM). GAM is widely used in Europe on different areas and has given good results in the evaluation of geosites. The GAM method involves only experts’ opinions, which are essential for the preliminary development of geotourism in Albania. This method produce different main values (MV) and additional values (AV) score, which are very useful results in preservation, conservation and promotion of the area.

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THE EVALUATION OF UNDISCOVERED ARCHEOLOGICAL GEOHERITAGE POTENTIAL – THE CASE OF RUDNA GLAVA SITE (EASTERN SERBIA)

GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites ◽

10.30892/gtg.362spl13-695 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 36 (2spl) ◽

pp. 654-662

Author(s):

Dobrila LUKIĆ ◽

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Marko D. PETROVIĆ ◽

Milan M. RADOVANOVIĆ ◽

Julia A. SYROMIATNIKOVA ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Archaeological Site ◽

Assessment Model ◽

The Balkans ◽

Existing Problems ◽

Research Goal ◽

Geosite Assessment

As one of the oldest documented mines in Europe, Rudna Glava should be at the very top when it comes to geotourist visits in Serbia and the Balkans. The research goal is to point out the possibilities of geotourism development in this part of Serbia, while the findings aim to identify the existing problems for geotourism development in the area. Тhe study will analyze the geotourism potential of this archaeological site by using the Geosite Assessment Model (GAM), combining the main and additional values. The GAM involves grades given by experts and provides a relatively actual image of the geoheritage state based on which it is practicable to plan and enhance the activities for the observed sites. The outcomes showed that the observed site has a high score of the main, and a low score of additional values. This means that the site should be additionally protected, and included in various tourist programs.

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