Geosites Inventory in Liguria Region (Northern Italy): A Tool for Regional Geoconservation and Environmental Management

Ferrando, Andrea; Faccini, Francesco; Poggi, Flavio; Coratza, Paola

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“…The southern side of the Beigua massif and the western Ligurian Alps near the French border are instead characterized mainly by high geomorphodiversity. Most of these areas are in fact well known for their significant geoheritage [57,59,60,[83][84][85] and for their landscape and scenic value. Some of them are included within regional natural parks, where geology is one of the most notable reasons of interest.…”

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A Quantitative GIS and AHP Based Analysis for Geodiversity Assessment and Mapping

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In recent times, the issues of geodiversity assessment and mapping have been subject of great attention, and many evaluation methodologies, either quantitative or qualitative, have been developed. In this research, a first assessment of geodiversity in the Liguria region has been carried out, according to a quantitative method based on spatial analysis techniques implemented in a GIS environment. This method considers four diversity indices obtained by grid analysis, relevant to the four main aspects of geodiversity: geology, geomorphology, hydrogeology and pedology. The geodiversity index was calculated two times, first with a non-weighted sum, then with a weighted sum of the four diversity indices. In the second case, the weights have been assigned according to a semi-quantitative analytical hierarchy process method (AHP) based on experts’ judgment. The results show that the Liguria region is characterized by many areas with high geodiversity, most of them internationally known by geoscientists and tourists for their valuable geoheritage and for their stunning landscapes. The correspondence between these areas and the protected areas of the european Natura 2000 network suggests a link between geodiversity and biodiversity.

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“…The majority of the studies, as shown in figure 3, conduct valuations on either Geosites [28][29][30]35,44,45,48,49] or geomorphological sites [27,33,42,43]. The scope of these valuations varies, ranging from a few sites in certain studies (e.g.…”

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The dilemma of valuing geodiversity: geoconservation versus geotourism

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Geodiversity and geosystem services are confronting global threats. However, the majority of conservation strategies tend to overlook the geological component within ecosystems. The existing literature centres on biodiversity, ecosystem services and their economic valuation. In this paper, we conduct a systematic literature review to identify the gap in the assessment of geological diversity, pinpointing areas where scientific contributions are needed to safeguard geological resources. Our findings reveal a concentration of studies assessing geodiversity in European and Asian countries. While the majority of the reviewed papers emphasizes the recreational features and associated values of geological resources, promoting geotourism and recognizing its potential for economic growth, there is a significant oversight concerning the impact of tourism on geological resources. Existing assessments predominantly focus on visitors' perceptions and preferences, sidelining the inhabitants’ perspective and their crucial roles in the conservation of geodiversity. This article is part of the Theo Murphy meeting issue ‘Geodiversity for science and society’.

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“…Currently, geosite inventories (e.g. Chrobak 2015;Giovagnoli 2017;Ferrando et al 2021) and geotrails connecting geosites include gravity-related features as hot spots of interest (e.g. several examples related to the Italian Alps and Apennines: Basilone et al 2019;Bollati et al 2019aBollati et al , 2019bBucci et al 2019;Filocamo et al 2019).…”

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How Can a Complex Geosite Be Enhanced? A Landscape-Scale Approach to the Deep-Seated Gravitational Slope Deformation of Pointe Leysser (Aosta Valley, NW Italy)

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Complex geosites represent important georesources as components of the geoheritage of a region. Regardless, their management in terms of promotion and geoconservation may be challenging. Among others, gravity-related landforms can be considered complex geomorphological features and are often neglected in the geosite inventories, even if their dynamic and related educational exemplarity, multiscalarity and aesthetic value are relevant and make them potentially complex geosites. The aim of this research is to discuss the possible approaches to a potential complex geosite in the Western Italian Alps. The area is characterised by an articulated and geodiverse set of landforms that concur to define a multifaceted geological and geomorphological setting due to the presence of one of the most significant gravity-related geofeatures of the Italian Alps: the Pointe Leysser deep-seated gravitational slope deformation. The entire context, as well as each single geological/geomorphological feature, will be presented and described enhancing and quantifying their geoheritage values (i.e. scientific value, additional value, the potential for use). Finally, proposals for virtual or field approaches will be discussed, considering the limitations and advantages of dealing with a complex geosite. The suggested strategies assume an important role with respect to both the promotion and geoconservation of complex geosites.

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Geosites Inventory in Liguria Region (Northern Italy): A Tool for Regional Geoconservation and Environmental Management

Cited by 21 publications

References 68 publications

A Quantitative GIS and AHP Based Analysis for Geodiversity Assessment and Mapping

A Quantitative GIS and AHP Based Analysis for Geodiversity Assessment and Mapping

The dilemma of valuing geodiversity: geoconservation versus geotourism

How Can a Complex Geosite Be Enhanced? A Landscape-Scale Approach to the Deep-Seated Gravitational Slope Deformation of Pointe Leysser (Aosta Valley, NW Italy)

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