Complex Geosites as a Unique Resource and Challenge for Management: Evidence from an Exposed Salt Diapir

Habibi, Tahereh; Ruban, Dmitry A.; Yashalova, Natalia N.

doi:10.1007/s12371-022-00647-2

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“…The preservation of geodiversity can be a matter of public concern, provided that the younger generations are properly educated and that information activities are carried out in local communities [24]. In order to better promote and increase interest in geotourism, it is advisable to recognise geodiversity more widely and propose a network of geodiversity sites, with different scientific potential and good accessibility, and with prepared educational material for different audiences [44]. From the point of view of geoheritage conservation, the traditional attitudes of geotourists who like to collect geological specimens as souvenirs are of concern.…”

Section: Geoproducts and Geoeducationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Use of Geosites in Education—A Case Study in Central Poland

Zgłobicki,

Nowak,

Baran-Zgłobicka

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One of the important ways to promote geoheritage values is to use geosites in school education. Particularly useful for this are nature reserves that include interesting geological and geomorphological sites. The area of Świętokrzyskie Province is one of the most interesting geological regions of Poland. In 2021, the Holy Cross Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark was established. The main objective of this study was to determine the school students’ knowledge of geoheritage sites and their use in geotourism and education. The province’s nature reserves are well accessible by transportation from school. Diverse geoheritage sites were selected for the assessment of their geotourism values. An assessment of their geotourism values was made. The problem of knowledge and perception of geoheritage was studied using a questionnaire survey among students of high schools located in the city of Starachowice. The results showed that despite the presence of sites of high value, unique in the country and Europe, they are rarely visited by students and even less frequently used in formal education (field classes). On the other hand, students declare that geoheritage assets can be treated as important tourism attractions. Researchers in the field of geoeducation and geotourism should place greater emphasis on disseminating this knowledge among teachers and the public. An opportunity for the development of geoeducation will certainly be the establishment of a geopark.

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Section: Geoproducts and Geoeducationmentioning

confidence: 99%