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Abstract Geosite and geodiversity site inventories are among the most important means of geological diversity conservation and promotion. However, there are other in situ geological features that have significant educational potential and are not included in many inventories, namely, localities of widespread rock types, common minerals and fossil-bearing strata. In this paper, a broad utilisation of these petrographic, mineralogical and palaeontological geodiversity elements for geoscience communication purposes is postulated, with a case study that focuses on the geological heritage of Poland. A simple quantitative framework for the evaluation of the educational potential of rock types is used for the assessment of preselected geological units on the geological map of Poland. The preferences of potential geotourists are estimated using the interactive web-based map. The promotional materials are written for the most distinctive rock types and geological units that scored the highest in the assessment procedure and/or were most frequently selected by users. This procedure stimulates geodiversity promotion in areas where few geosites and geodiversity sites are documented and no educational activities or interpretative facilities are available, potentially increasing the number of geotourism destinations. The rocks and minerals utilised here are exposed over large areas and can be sampled and studied by untrained collectors without any loss of geodiversity. Shifting the involvement of individuals interested in geosciences from extraordinary to more common rocky outcrops helps to protect the geological heritage and enhances conservation of the most spectacular features for future generations. Field activities such as individual searching and studying outcrops, in turn, play an important role in learning in geosciences, facilitating the acquisition of knowledge and encouraging interdisciplinary thinking. Future improvements could include expanding the applicability of the evaluation method, employment of a location-based learning approach #and more detailed studies of the preferences of potential geotourists.
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The integration of geological heritage conservation into a regional sustainable economic and cultural development strategy is a general objective of geoparks. A geopark is an area that contains one or more sites of scientific importance not only from a geological point of view, but also from the point of view of its archaeological, economic or cultural specificity of European significance. The main objective of the paper is to present knowledge review and option for the development and strengthening of the role of geodiversity in tourism through the proposal of inclusion of the Geopark Gemer among the Geoparks of Slovakia. In the Gemer-Malohont region, there are 69 significant geological sites, which are protected under Act No. 543/2002 Coll., 5th or 4th level of protection, or are declared under the UNESCO Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. There are 1,444 old mine workings and 42 protected deposit areas in the territory. There are also numerous caves, scrapes, scrape fields, sinkholes, karst plots, karst lakes, cave openings, karst vents, etc., a total of 207 of them have been recorded in the area. Based on these findings, we can confirm that the Gemer-Malohont region has the potential for geotourism development. The designation of Geopark Gemer would ensure the promotion and protection of the region's geological and cultural heritage.
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In the 20th anniversary year of the European Geopark Network, and 5 years on from the receipt of the UNESCO label for the geoparks, this research focuses on geotourism contents and solutions within one of the most recently designated geoparks, admitted for membership in 2013: the Sesia Val Grande UNESCO Global Geopark (Western Italian Alps). The main aim of this paper is to corroborate the use of fieldtrips and virtual tours as resources for geotourism. The analysis is developed according to: i) geodiversity and geoheritage of the geopark territory; ii) different approaches for planning fieldtrip and virtual tours. The lists of 18 geotrails, 68 geosites and 13 off-site geoheritage elements (e.g., museums, geolabs) are provided. Then, seven trails were selected as a mirror of the geodiversity and as container of on-site and off-site geoheritage within the geopark. They were described to highlight the different approaches that were implemented for their valorization. Most of the geotrails are equipped with panels, and supported by the presence of thematic laboratories or sections in museums. A multidisciplinary approach (e.g., history, ecology) is applied to some geotrails, and a few of them are translated into virtual tours. The variety of geosciences contents of the geopark territory is hence viewed as richness, in term of high geodiversity, but also in term of diversification for its valorization.
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Abstract The extraordinary of geodiversity together with the ecological resources and profound cultural heritages provide a valuable basic of geotourism and geopark development. The purpose of this paper is to show the possibilities of geological interpretation, geotourism, and cultural heritages in the area of Gorontalo province that would become valuable basic to promote geopark. The collected data was carried out by field observation and literature review. The results of this study indicate that the Gorontalo has the potential of geopark and would serve as tourist destination in Sulawesi by applying the concept of Geotourism which accentuate natural side, by optimizing the management of destination attractions, facilities and services, and accessibilities.
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Indonesia as an archipelago country is located in the ring of fire
and has a rich geodiversity with beautiful natural environment. It
is not surprising that this archipelago attract tourists to visit.
There are three world heritages, 50 national parks, seven national
geoparks in Indonesia and two UNESCO recognized global geoparks that
are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and
sustainable development. Batur global geopark in Bali is the first
Global Geopark in Indonesia, and it has became a tourism icon for
the area. The geopark attraction is its geodiversity and it is one
of the unique resources for developing geotourism. This study is
aimed to explore the geodiversity in Batur Global Geopark and how it
is utilized as a resource for geotourism. Qualitative approach was
used as the research method by distributing questionairres and
conducting interviews with the geoparks’ management and visiting
tourist. The results of the study indicated that geodiversity played
an important role as an attraction in geotourism. The result also
showed that geopark program can lead to conservation, education, and
empowerment of the local community. The study suggested utilisation
of geoheritage must take into account and the preservation of
geodiversity with further multi disciplinary research is needed to
support the growing development of Batur Global Geopark.
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Abstract The Lufeng Dinosaur National Geopark in Yunnan province, China, is important part of geoheritage with a great scientific and aesthetic value. The area has been under scientific research since 1938 when the first dinosaur fossils were discovered here by geologist Bian Meinian and technician Wang Cunyi. Professor Yang announced the discovery of new early Jurassic herbivore prosauropod by Lufeng in 1941, which he gave the name Lufengosaurus huenei. In 2004, the area was listed as the China`s National Geopark. It was opened for visitors in 2008. Besides the high scientific value, the geopark is also an important resource for science based and educational tourism. This paper briefly introduces the history of scientific research, the basic geology of the site and the most important fossils discovered here. The main characteristics, geodiversity, and geotourism of fossil geoheritage in the area are discussed here.
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Geopark is an area that has an outstanding geological evidence, including archaeological, ecological and cultural values in which local people are invited to participate in protecting and enhancing the function of natural heretage. Its sustainable development concept has proven to increase economic and conservation benefits. Geopark introduces the earth's heritage, protected areas, geo-development, economic development and implementation of various science and technology. Geoparks have unique geological, cultural and biological that can be utilized for conservation and geotourism. Indonesia has 2 global geoparks, 4 national geoparks and 15 geopark candidates. Karangsambung-Karangbolong area is one of the geopark candidates which is a subduction zone that underwent an uplift and now is dominated with conical hills karst. The Kebumen local government is preparing a master plan for Karangsambung Geopark except Karangbolong, and LIPI is supporting the scientific studies. To initiate the development of Karangsambung-Karangbolong Geopark, an integrated geosite identification has to be done. Field observation of geodiversity, bio diversity and culture diversity, followed by rating of geosite based on scoring method using weighting 3 for geodiversity, 2 for biodiversity and 2 for culture diversity. Geosite of Karangbolong High includes geosite of karst-nonkarst morphology of Wanalela Hill and Tugu Village. Cave geosites are Barat, Petruk and Jatijajar caves. Beach geosite include Lampon, Menganti, G. Hud, Logending, Karangbolong and Karangagung beaches. Very good geosites are Petruk cave, Hud hill and Barat cave. Good geosite includes Lampon, Menganti, Karangpamuran, Pelus, Jatijajar, Wanalela, Logending and Karangbolong. Geosite at Karangbolong High provides good support for the development of Karangsambung-Karangbolong Geopark.
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