Mauritanian geological resources: A lever for sustainable regional development via geotourism

Hamoud,; Hadi, Hassan El; Tahiri, Abdelfatah; Chakiri, Saïd; Mehdioui, Sakina; Baghdad, Bouamar; Maidani, Ayoub El; Bejjaji, Zohra; Aoufa, Mohameden

doi:10.1016/j.ijgeop.2021.11.003

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“…However, in the case of peripheral or indifferent tourist areas, geotourism comes to the rescue, when it is based on the geoeducation and geoprotection of the objects present in the surroundings that testify to the geological and geomorphological past of the region. There is evidence in the literature that geotourism can significantly improve the quality and comfort of life of those involved in the presentation of geo-objects and, consequently, as geointerpreters disseminate their presence and indicate the role they play in the proper functioning of the local environment (e.g., [25,33,[85][86][87]). It should also be remembered that geotourism is characterised by 1. environmental responsibility-it is committed to protecting resources and preserving geodiversity; 2. cultural responsibility-it is committed to respecting local sensitivities and benefiting from local geodiversity.…”

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“…They satisfy the increasingly sophisticated needs of society through tourism, wellbeing and geo-ecosystem benefits. Finally, the smart management of natural resources, through citizen participation and/or expert assistance, can be a driver for innovation, with the overall goal of sustainable economic development and high quality of life (e.g., [25,33,86,87]). 5.…”

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New Geoeducational Facilities in Central Mazovia (Poland) Disseminate Knowledge about Local Geoheritage

Górska-Zabielska

2023

Sustainability

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Geoeducation is fundamental for safeguarding the abiotic world and its impact on the environment, which is inhabited by a society with ever-growing aspirations. However, current Earth and environmental science education in schools is insufficient. It requires creative and captivating methods that extend beyond traditional classroom settings, such as utilising new natural landscapes, in order to effectively implement geoeducation. New geological resources are unveiled during fieldwork or deep excavations. They can also be altered in situ through anthropogenic means to appear more visible to observers, particularly in remote tourism regions. As a geotourism product, these resources have the potential to serve as a catalyst for local economic growth. This article presents five geosites in central Mazovia, Poland, which were opened to the public in 2022 and 2023. Two Scandinavian erratic boulders, one of which has been developed, and three lapidaries with geotourism infrastructure are discussed. The research examines the significance of the erratic boulders for the natural and human environment.

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New Geoeducational Facilities in Central Mazovia (Poland) Disseminate Knowledge about Local Geoheritage

Górska-Zabielska

2023

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“…Geotourism is one of the newest concepts in tourism studies today. It has grown rapidly over the past few decades and the potential for geotourism development is largely going to be explored in European and Mediterranean countries (e.g., [13][14][15][16] and references therein). Particularly, geotourism is among the novel strategies used for socio-economic development in rural areas [17,18], and has been demonstrated to have positive economic effects in several contexts and especially in Geopark areas, both at the European and global scale (e.g., [17,[19][20][21] and references therein).…”

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A Step towards a Sustainable Tourism in Apennine Mountain Areas: A Proposal of Geoitinerary across the Matese Mountains (Central-Southern Italy)

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The Apennine mountain areas suffer progressive abandonment and marginality, although being characterized by an extraordinary richness in natural and cultural resources, and landscapes of great beauty. Therefore, their natural heritage, and especially their geoheritage, tranformed into geotourism initiatives, can represent an essential resource to support local economy andsustainable development. The present study illustrates the case of Matese Mountains (Southern Apennines), particularly rich in protected areas, including the Matese National Park currently taking off, which is characterized by a rich geoheritage, based on 59 geosites. Among these geosites, examining the specially built geosite GIS database, 16 geosites were selected to construct a geoitinerary crossing the Matese Mountains. The geoitinerary was delineated to optimally represent the major geomorphological and geological (especially geohistorical) features of the Matese area. The selected geosites were associated to a new procedure to assess their Scientific Value (SV) and Potential Tourism Use (PTU), and to confirm their suitability for the purpose. To illustrate the geoitinerary, a geoitinerary map, and illustration material such as descriptive cards were produced. As an overall result, the proposed geoitinerary represents a valuable contribution for the geotourism promotion of the Matese Mountains on which to base future studies and initiatives in this perspective.

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Geotourism—A Global Overview

Dowling

2023

Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism

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Mauritanian geological resources: A lever for sustainable regional development via geotourism

Cited by 5 publications

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New Geoeducational Facilities in Central Mazovia (Poland) Disseminate Knowledge about Local Geoheritage

New Geoeducational Facilities in Central Mazovia (Poland) Disseminate Knowledge about Local Geoheritage

A Step towards a Sustainable Tourism in Apennine Mountain Areas: A Proposal of Geoitinerary across the Matese Mountains (Central-Southern Italy)

Geotourism—A Global Overview

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