The history of geoconservation: an introduction

Burek, Cynthia V.; Prosser, Colin D.

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“…Geoconservation can be described as an activity of humans which is oriented to the conservation of geoheritage and which aims to preserve the natural diversity of significant geological (bedrock), geomorphological (landform) and soil features and processes, and to maintain natural rates and magnitudes of change in those features and processes (Sharples, 2002). Burek and Prosser (2008) distinguish between the terms "conservation" and "preservation": while preservation can be taken as keeping something in the same state, stopping it from changing; the conservation is an activity or an intent of conserving and enhancing geological and geomorphological features, processes, sites and specimens which also involves working with the natural change to retain the feature of interest.…”

Section: Theoretical Basis: Geodiversity Geoconservation Geosites mentioning

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“…The geoconservation activities have a long history which is widely described and summarized by Burek and Prosser (2008). Its principles are defined and summarized by Sharples (1995), Sharples (2002), Australian Heritage Commission (1996, Australian Heritage Commission (2002), Dingwall et al (2005), and ProGEO (2011).…”

Section: Theoretical Basis: Geodiversity Geoconservation Geosites mentioning

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Geomorphosite assessment for geotourism purposes

Kubalíková¹

2013

Czech Journal of Tourism

229

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the article briefly examines the relationship between geodiversity, geoheritage (represented by geosites and geomorphosites) and geotourism. it is obvious that geosites and geomorphosites represent a fundamental resource for geotourism. As geosites are defined as sites that present particular importance for the comprehension of the earth history and bear mainly scientific values, geomorphosites concept is wider and includes also added values (e. g. cultural, aesthetic and economic). therefore, for assessing the importance of the geological and geomorphological sites for geotourism purposes, the concept of geomorphosites is more appropriate. the article presents several assessment methods that represent a significant tool for geoconservation and geotourism purposes. the assessment is carried out from several perspectives with an emphasis on scientific, cultural and economic parameters of the sites. the results of the assessment can serve as a basis for appropriate use of geoheritage, its management and generally for identification of geotourism potential of the geological and geomorphological sites. to find out which method is suitable for geotourism purposes, it is necessary to take into account the definitions and principles of geotourism. Different assessment methods are analysed and discussed. Based on this, the proposal for criteria for geosite and geomorphosite assessment for geotourism purposes is presented.

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Section: Theoretical Basis: Geodiversity Geoconservation Geosites mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Theoretical Basis: Geodiversity Geoconservation Geosites mentioning

confidence: 99%

Geomorphosite assessment for geotourism purposes

Kubalíková¹

2013

Czech Journal of Tourism

229

149

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“…Por conseguinte, o bom resultado das estratégias de geoconservação passa pelo entendimento, valoração e proteção dos elementos a serem conservados e de ações para a valorização e conscientização, como atividades educativas e uso turístico do patrimônio geológico (Burek & Prosser, 2008;Fassoulas et al, 2012;Ólafsdóttir & Dowling 2014).…”

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Evaluation of Geological Sites for Priority Management: Proposals for Geoconservation in the Ceará Central Domain, North-eastern Brazil

2018

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ResumoA avaliação quantitativa de valoração do patrimônio geológico tem se demonstrado uma relevante ferramenta para delinear estratégias de geoconservação, sobretudo em áreas extensas e com escassez de recursos. A área selecionada para este estudo corresponde a uma região socioeconomicamente vulnerável no semiárido do estado do Ceará, nordeste do Brasil, e contempla um conjunto de 52 sítios geológicos representativos da evolução geodinâmica do Domínio Ceará Central. Com o intuito de delinear estratégias de geoconservação pertinentes a realidade local, este trabalho teve por objetivo identificar quais os geossítios prioritários no plano de gestão. Para tanto, foi utilizado o método de avaliação quantitativa integrado na plataforma GEOSSIT do Serviço Geológico do Brasil, tendo sido avaliado o valor científico, o risco de degradação, o potencial uso educativo e turístico e as prioridades de proteção. Os resultados indicaram que os geossítios inventariados possuem alto valor científico, que existe predominância de geossítios com risco moderado de degradação e predomínio de valores medianos para o potencial uso educativo e turístico. Três listas de sítios prioritários foram definidas, considerando apenas os locais com alto valor científico e potencial uso relevante. No final, foi possível identificar e justificar quatro territórios estratégicos para a geoconservação na porção centro-norte do Domínio Ceará Central. Palavras-chave: Patrimônio geológico; geossítios; sítios de geodiversidade; Geossit AbstractQuantitative assessment of geological sites has been demonstrated as a consistent tool in order to delineate geoconservation strategies, especially for large areas with scarce resources. The working area is located in a vulnerable region in north-eastern Brazil characterised by low socioeconomic conditions. This area comprises an assemblage of 52 geological sites (geosites and geodiversity sites) representing the geodynamic evolution of the Ceará Central Domain, one of the oldest tectonic terranes in Brazil. In this perspective, this work aimed to identify priority sites for geoconservation actions. All geological sites were evaluated by a quantitative assessment concerning the scientific value, the degradation risk, the educational and touristic potential uses and the protection priorities. The assessments were performed by the method available on the GEOSSIT platform developed by Brazilian Geological Survey. Results indicate geological sites with high scientific value, predominance of geosites with moderate degradation risk and medium values for educational and touristic potential uses. Three sorted lists were defined considering only geological sites with high scientific value (geosites) and relevant potential uses. At the end, four priority areas were delineated for a detailed geoconservation plan in the centre-north portion of Ceará Central Domain.

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“…La geodiversidad es un concepto relativamente nuevo que ha tenido un bajo perfil hasta las dos últimas décadas, en las que su utilización por las ciencias geográficas crece rápidamente (Burek & Prosser, 2008;Palacio, 2013;Dóniz-Páez y Becerra-Ramírez, 2015;García-Sánchez, et al, 2015). Actualmente, este concepto en Geografía es homólogo al de biodiversidad en el campo de las Ciencias Biológicas.…”

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Potencial para la conservación de la geodiversidad de los paisajes del Estado de Michoacán, México

Sánchez¹,

Santander

Manent

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La heterogeneidad del paisaje varía en el espacio dependiendo de la proporción entre polígonos y unidades tipológicas. La alta variabilidad del espacio geográfico que posee el estado de Michoacán le confiere una elevada connotación ecológica, lo cual sugiere valores importantes de geodiversidad. Para conocer la heterogeneidad de cada geocomplejo se computó el número de polígonos, así como el número de parajes simples que contenía cada uno de estos y se aplicaron indicadores de complejidad tipológica, corológica, diversidad máxima y de McIntosh, así como riqueza de paisajes. Se calculó un valor único para cada unidad de paisajes con el propósito de elaborar un mapa unificado del potencial natural para la conservación de la geodiversidad. Para ello se calculó un valor promedio entre todos los indicadores por unidades de paisajes y se distinguieron cinco categorías para la conservación de la geodiversidad. Los resultados principales muestran que en la Meseta Purépecha se encuentran potenciales valiosos para la conservación de la geodiversidad.

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The history of geoconservation: an introduction

Cited by 146 publications

References 2 publications

Geomorphosite assessment for geotourism purposes

Geomorphosite assessment for geotourism purposes

Evaluation of Geological Sites for Priority Management: Proposals for Geoconservation in the Ceará Central Domain, North-eastern Brazil

Potencial para la conservación de la geodiversidad de los paisajes del Estado de Michoacán, México

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