The Specificities of Geomorphosites and Their Influence on Assessment Procedures: a Methodological Comparison

Santos, Daniel Souza dos; Reynard, Emmanuel; Mansur, Kátia Leite; Seoane, José Carlos Sícoli

doi:10.1007/s12371-019-00411-z

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“…The examples of descriptive geomorphology discussed offer two series of linked geosites comprising contrasting geosystems, and they illustrate the methodological comments about the importance of scale in the study of geosites and geosystems by Santos et al, (2019;2020). The examples are selected for two reasons: they have been studied in the field, and they illustrate the importance of palaeoenvironments and active processes in the study of geosystems as part of the geoheritage.…”

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“…Betard and Peulvast (2019) have recently applied the concept of geodiversity 'hotspots', a term used in conservation biology, to the identification of the most important or sensitive geosites and offered some ways to quantify such assessments, while Brilha (2016) has addressed the question of inventory and assessment of geosites and geodiversity sites, using a practical separation of the two concepts. The question of scale is discussed by Santos et al (2019Santos et al ( , 2020, while Araujo, and Pereira (2018) and do Nascimento (2021) have addressed some of the methodological issues for an area in NE Brazil. It should also be noted that the Geological Service of Brazil completed their classification and description of 12 categories of geosite in 2012 (Schobbenhaus S., Winge, M., 2012) and have subsequently adopted methodology advanced by Brilha (2016), (Schobbenhaus and Berbert-Born, 2021) for assessing geosites of international value; separately considering geomorphosites for tourism and education.…”

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Geosites and Geosystems in Quaternary and Dynamic Landscapes – Case Studies From a Cratonic Setting and Their Wider Significance

Thomas¹

2021

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The rapidly expanding literature on the related subjects of geodiversity, geosites and their place in understanding and conserving our geoheritage has produced several proposed protocols for defining and valuing key sites and landscapes. Distinctions between geosites as well-defined features of our geological heritage and geodiversity sites as landscapes or geomorphosites have been proposed, while many subdivisions of the criteria for geosite recognition are also recognised. This paper uses two areas in central Africa to illustrate the realities of many landscapes, termed geosystems in this study. Largely Quaternary and present-day dynamic geosystems are considered as essential components of geodiversity and equally aspects of our geoheritage. To understand these geosystems requires detailed fieldwork including their relationships to ecology, rural land use and sensitivity to environmental change.

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Geosites and Geosystems in Quaternary and Dynamic Landscapes – Case Studies From a Cratonic Setting and Their Wider Significance

Thomas¹

2021

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“…It has been used since 1997 by the Geological Survey of Brazil (known as CPRM in Portuguese) and currently through the GEOSSIT platform, which includes a geological heritage inventory proposal available in an online database with national coverage in Brazil [82]. Furthermore, it has been used for inventory and the assessment of geosites and geomorphosites (e.g., [83][84][85]).…”

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Assessment of Geosites within a Natural Protected Area: A Case Study of Cajas National Park

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Cajas National Park (CNP), located in southern Ecuador, comprises an area of high natural, scientific and cultural value with wide recognition worldwide. This national park has a large number of elements that, as a whole, constitute a relevant geological heritage. However, this geological heritage requires an enhancement that complements the important contribution made by the Natural Park in terms of conservation and protection of the natural heritage. This study aims to evaluate sites of geological relevance present in CNP through international geosite assessment methodologies and thus provide knowledge favouring these resources’ sustainable use and geoconservation. The study phases comprise four stages: (i) a base information analysis of the study area; (ii) identification and selection of sites of geological interest; (iii) a geosite and geomorphosite assessment using the Inventario Español de Lugares de Interés Geological (IELIG) method and Brilha method; (iv) a qualitative assessment using a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis for the contribution and influence of geomorphosites in the development of the study area. This work made it possible to determine that all the analysed geosites and geomorphological sites (14) have a high and very high interest. The Llaviucu valley site stands out for its relevant scientific, academic and tourist value. The IELIG method revealed that 50% of the evaluated sites have a high protection priority, while the rest are in the “medium” category. In addition, the investigation through the SWOT analysis revealed that the geomorphosites could provide significant added value to the development of geotourism and of the NP itself, complementing the already known natural attractions; moreover, the study presented strategies for the use of these in the sustainable development of the area.

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“…The word "geomorphosite" has been used to define either the simplest landforms or the widest landscapes that have as their main features: scenic beauty, social economical potential, scientific-pedagogical and cultural relevance, and are part of the geomorphological heritage (PANIZZA, 2001). Santos et al (2019Santos et al ( , p. 2046) suggest that:…”

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“…Concerning the spatial scale, geomorphosites may be punctual occurrences with only a few square meters, such as small dolines or tafonis; may have aligned forms with several hundred meters, such as meandering rivers; or may consist of great dimension areas, such as mountain massifs or great barrier islands. (SANTOS et al 2019(SANTOS et al , p. 2046. Reynard (2009) and Panizza (2001) have asserted that geomorphosites are vulnerable and would need protective and management measures that would begin by the characterization of the landforms.…”

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Spatial Concentration of Geomorphological Heritage Elements in Guaritas Do Camaquã Geomorphosite (Rio Grande Do Sul – Brazil)

Madeira

Corrêa

Simon

2021

Rev. Bras. Geomorfol.

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Geomorphological mapping of geomorphosites should allow the identification and characterization of the landforms that comprise the geoheritage of these places and demand actions of geoconservation and geotourism. The objective of this study was to identify and analyse the areas with the largest spatial concentration of landforms that comprises the geomorphological heritage elements in Guaritas do Camaquã geomorphosite – Rio Grande do Sul state – Brazil. Using as the starting point the geomorphological map (1:50,000) produced by Santos (2016), the following methodological procedures were performed: (a) selection of the vector data from the geomorphological map and their conversion to raster data; (b) classification of raster data regarding the values of spatial concentration of the geomorphological features into null, very low, low, medium, high and very high; (c) individualization and reclassification of the very high and high values of spatial concentration of the geomorphological features (given value 1), and the other values (given value 0); and (e) overlap of information with value (1) to verify the spatial coexistence of areas with high concentration of geomorphological features. The results allowed to identify the location and the extension of the areas where high concentrations of geomorphological features coexist, and to identify the geomorphological heritage elements that demand priority in geoconservation actions. Some of these geomorphological heritage elements are already part of geotouristic routes, as Pedra das Guaritas, while others are isolated and little explored. Such spatial arrangements of the landforms must be incorporated to the geotouristic routes to integrate the geomorphological heritage elements present in the geomorphosite.

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The Specificities of Geomorphosites and Their Influence on Assessment Procedures: a Methodological Comparison

Cited by 26 publications

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Geosites and Geosystems in Quaternary and Dynamic Landscapes – Case Studies From a Cratonic Setting and Their Wider Significance

Geosites and Geosystems in Quaternary and Dynamic Landscapes – Case Studies From a Cratonic Setting and Their Wider Significance

Assessment of Geosites within a Natural Protected Area: A Case Study of Cajas National Park

Spatial Concentration of Geomorphological Heritage Elements in Guaritas Do Camaquã Geomorphosite (Rio Grande Do Sul – Brazil)

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