Inventory, Evaluation, and Mapping of the Geological and Geomorphological Sites of the Tazekka National Park (Middle Eastern Atlas, Morocco)

IF 2.3 2区地球科学 Q2 GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Geoheritage Pub Date : 2024-04-27 DOI:10.1007/s12371-024-00948-8

Aïman Hili, Abdessamad Hilali, Abdellah El Badaouy, Said El Boute

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The Tazekka National Park (TNP) harbors significant geological, geomorphological, ecological, and cultural richness that remains undervalued. This study aims to assess, prioritize, and map the geosites within the TNP in the Middle Eastern Atlas, Morocco. The evaluation method used in this work is based on intrinsic values (scientific, ecological, aesthetic, and cultural) and characteristics of use and management, integrating the social dimension. The social dimension was characterized through a set of questionnaires (630 interviews) for various local actors in the park. The evaluation of the studied sites showed that the majority have high scientific value, with 14 geosites exceeding the average scientific value of 0.72. Ecologically, the inclusion of the study area in the National Parks and Protected Areas Act has increased the ecological value of the geosites, with 20 allowing high to very high biodiversity development. Additionally, 28 sites have very high aesthetic value. The social dimension (cultural value) reveals that the 31 geosites evaluated are of very significant cultural value, rooted in the traditions, identity, and legends of the local population and the characteristics of the territory. TNP boasts exceptional geological and geomorphological features, positioning it as a highly sought-after tourist destination. This involves safeguarding geomorphological sites, raising awareness among local stakeholders, and maximizing these assets to drive regional development while conserving this natural heritage. These findings offer crucial insights to aid policymakers in their endeavors to protect and enhance geomorphosites.

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塔泽卡国家公园（摩洛哥中东阿特拉斯）地质和地貌遗址的清查、评估和绘图

塔泽卡国家公园（TNP）拥有丰富的地质、地貌、生态和文化资源，但这些资源的价值仍被低估。本研究旨在对摩洛哥中东阿特拉斯的塔泽卡国家公园内的地质地貌进行评估、排序并绘制地图。这项工作采用的评估方法基于内在价值（科学、生态、美学和文化）以及使用和管理特点，并将社会维度纳入其中。社会维度的特点是通过对公园内不同的当地参与者进行一系列问卷调查（630 次访谈）。对研究地点的评估表明，大多数地点都具有很高的科学价值，其中 14 个地貌景观超过了 0.72 的平均科学价值。在生态方面，将研究区域纳入《国家公园和保护区法》提高了地貌景观的生态价值，其中 20 个地貌景观的生物多样性发展程度较高或非常高。此外，28 个景点具有极高的美学价值。社会维度（文化价值）显示，所评估的 31 个地质公园具有非常重要的文化价值，这些价值根植于当地居民的传统、身份和传说以及该地区的特点。大峡谷国家公园拥有独特的地质和地貌特征，使其成为备受游客青睐的旅游目的地。这就需要保护地貌遗址，提高当地利益相关者的认识，最大限度地利用这些资产来推动地区发展，同时保护这些自然遗产。这些发现提供了重要的见解，有助于决策者努力保护和加强地貌遗址。

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Geoheritage GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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5.10

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34.50%

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107

期刊介绍： The Geoheritage journal is an international journal dedicated to discussing all aspects of our global geoheritage, both in situ and portable. The journal will invite all contributions on the conservation of sites and materials - use, protection and practical heritage management - as well as its interpretation through education, training and tourism. The journal wishes to cover all aspects of geoheritage and its protection. Key topics are: - Identification, characterisation, quantification and management of geoheritage; - Geodiversity and geosites; - On-site science, geological and geomorphological research: - Global scientific heritage - key scientific geosites, GSSPs, stratotype conservation and management; - Scientific research and education, and the promotion of the geosciences thereby; - Conventions, statute and legal instruments, national and international; - Integration of biodiversity and geodiversity in nature conservation and land-use policies; - Geological heritage and Environmental Impact Assessment studies; - Geological heritage, sustainable development, community action, practical initiatives and tourism; - Geoparks: creation, management and outputs; - Conservation in the natural world, Man-made and natural impacts, climate change; - Geotourism definitions, methodologies, and case studies; - International mechanisms for conservation and popularisation - World Heritage Sites, National Parks etc.; - Materials, data and people important in the history of science, museums, collections and all portable geoheritage; - Education and training of geoheritage specialists; - Pedagogical use of geological heritage - publications, teaching media, trails, centres, on-site museums; - Linking the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005- 2014) with geoconservation.