International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks最新文献

{"title":"Study on ecotourism environmental carrying capacity in Wuyishan National Park","authors":"Huang Xiao","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.11.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.11.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ecotourism environmental carrying capacity, as a necessary tool for the management of national parks, is an important indicator for the protection of the ecological environment in national parks. Taking Wuyishan National Park as the research object, this study established an index system for ecotourism carrying and utilized the minimum limiting factor method to evaluate the carrying capacity of national park's resources space, natural environment, economic environment, and social environment. Based on this, natural disturbance factors were considered to further assess the ecotourism carrying capacity. The results indicated three aspects: 1) Resource space carrying capacity was the primary limiting factor for ecotourism carrying capacity; 2) The daily ecotourism environmental carrying capacity of Wuyishan National Park was 87,216 person-time/day, and the annual environmental carrying capacity was 26.1648 million person-time/year; 3) The utilization intensity of ecotourism environmental carrying capacity in Wuyishan National Park would weak carrying capacity over a long period. The research findings aimed to provide practical reference for the management decisions of ecotourism carrying capacity in national parks and natural reserves.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 4","pages":"Pages 649-659"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring applied sustainable strategies through geoheritage and geotourism: A systematic literature review","authors":"Vedika Gupta ,&nbsp;Subhash Anand ,&nbsp;Dongying Wei ,&nbsp;Guangyu Wang ,&nbsp;Satish C. Tripathi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.11.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.11.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The growing body of research on geotourism and geoheritage presents an opportunity to explore the applied strategies for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Geoheritage and geotourism have emerged as concepts that can contribute to these goals by promoting responsible tourism, conservation, and community development. This systematic review critically examines the interrelationships between “geoheritage” and “geotourism” approaches in relation to their integration with the SDGs and broader sustainability considerations within the scholarly domain. A total of 205 research articles, collected from the Scopus database over an 18-year period (2005 to October 2023) were initially identified. Following a comprehensive analysis, 40 articles were found to fully meet the objectives of the systematic literature review and were subsequently included in the main study. Utilizing a meticulous framework based on the PRISMA guidelines, this study scrutinizes and synthesizes these 40 peer-reviewed research articles. It explores the dynamics between geoheritage, geotourism, and their implications for advancing sustainability goals inherent in the SDGs across different landscapes. VOSviewer software was employed for various citation-related network analyses. The discussion features successful case studies in complex topographies such as volcanic regions, mining sites, and deserts that highlight practical strategies for promoting sustainability as suggested in the reviewed articles, while also revealing a notable gap in effective applied strategies. The findings show that the prevailing trend favors inventory-centric investigations, primarily emphasizing quantitative analyses of the geosites. This focus limits the applied policies of geotourism and geoheritage for local communities and regions. The insights derived from this review serve as valuable guidance for both academic and non-academic stakeholders in formulating tactics that underscore the region's untapped geotouristic potential. Furthermore, the review's outcomes hold promise for contributing to the objectives of the Global Geopark Network, particularly in the area of sharing “geopark-related knowledge.”</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 4","pages":"Pages 660-677"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143097239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"New insight on a geo-heritage sulphur itineraries in Central Sicily (Italy): Challenges and perspectives","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This article is focused on the valorization of the cultural heritage represented by sulphur mines in Sicily, Italy. In particular, it represents a first approach finalized to create geo-touristic routes and improve the knowledge of the cultural and industrial Sicilian sulphur heritage. For this purpose, a geographic information system (GIS) was used to create a specific database of the study area. At the same time, a careful territorial analysis was carried out to design a possible sulphur cultural tourist itinerary, following the regional Sicilian laws of the 1990s. In order to achieve the final goal, different actions were preformed, including collection of bibliographic data and reports, sites surveys to define the actual state of the sites, and collaboration with public and private bodies such as universities, Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA), local governments and associations. The results achieved could represent a good grow opportunity for an economic and touristic growth. In particular, the creation of the Sulphur Cultural Itinerary represented a good way to increase the Sicilian tourist attraction. The itinerary was focused on the data available on the Touring Club's guidebook, but there were differences and improvements. The main differences concerned both the starting point, for its notable landscape, naturalistic and scientific values, and the itinerary roads, some of which were no longer accessible. The outcome reached was a starting point for all stakeholders of geoheritage, such as municipalities, tourism agencies and academics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 367-383"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000315/pdfft?md5=caba47ffaff11f930cecb7d4d21736db&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000315-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141416227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Geopark development and community well-being: The case of Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo","authors":"Oscar Dousin ,&nbsp;Sarma Aralas ,&nbsp;Jean Ivy Denis","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.06.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>On May 26, 2023, the Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark obtained the UNESCO Global Geopark status, and it was awarded the UNESCO Triple Crown recognition, making it the third geopark globally to receive this honour. Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark is located in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, and it is the nation's second geopark site. Our study aims to investigate the mediating effect of support for geopark development on the relationship between economic, socio-cultural benefits, and perceived costs of geopark development on community well-being. A total of 301 participants, including those from the Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark's three areas of Kota Marudu, Ranau and Kota Belud, participated in the study. The findings indicate that community well-being is positively impacted by economic, sociocultural, and support for geopark development. Moreover, the support for geopark development mediates the relationship between economic and socio-cultural benefits towards community well-being. However, the study reveals that perceived costs of geopark development does not have significant effect on both relationships. Our study suggests that the local community recognizes the benefits of Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark in the form of income generation and opportunities for employment. However, because the geopark is still in an early stage of development, it is possible that the local community has not yet become aware of its negative aspects. The study proposes thorough and comprehensive guidelines and policies to be put in place to ensure the sustainability of the geopark regions as well as to continuously improve community well-being.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 384-395"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000327/pdfft?md5=2bc4afd65a1948cdaf784a221887c0b0&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000327-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141962623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tourism-driven livelihood dynamics: A comprehensive empirical study of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park communities in Tanzania","authors":"Felician Andrew Kitole,&nbsp;Jennifer Kasanda Sesabo","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Tourism is pivotal for rural economic development; however, despite hosting a substantial number of tourists, many developing countries with rural landscapes face persistent poverty among local communities. This study aims to delve into the impact of tourism (geoheritage and national parks) on local livelihoods, examining drivers for livelihood portfolio and community decisions to engage in tourism activities. The Multivariate Probit, and instrumental variable models (Instrumental Variable Probit, and Two Stage Least Squares) were employed on data from 582 respondents collected through cross-sectional questionnaires. Results highlight the significant influence of socioeconomic factors—sex, age, household size, credit access, market access, social membership, and education—on livelihood portfolio. Results show that specific tourism activities, such as accommodation services, handcrafts, catering and hospitality, and tour guiding, exert varying effects on household food security, income, and access to essential social services. Challenges hindering participation include education levels, information and awareness, service quality, cultural barriers, financial costs, government policies, competition, resource monopolisation, corruption, and infrastructure deficiencies. Recommendations include investments in skill development, infrastructure enhancement, cultural preservation, financial inclusion, regulatory frameworks, and community awareness programs. These strategies aim to facilitate household participation in tourism activities, promoting geotourism and enhancing the well-being of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park communities. Policymakers are urged to implement these measures to uplift local livelihoods and foster sustainable tourism in the region.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 416-433"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000339/pdfft?md5=46a6a8ba7a7ecd9f053666c3b7d61ecf&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000339-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141691980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Erratum to Livelihood, conflict and tourism: An assessment of livelihood impact in Sundarbans, West Bengal [International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, Volume 10, Issue 3, 383–399]","authors":"Shahid Jamal ,&nbsp;Aratrika Ghosh ,&nbsp;Rashmi Hazarika ,&nbsp;Anjan Sen","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Page 516"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000443/pdfft?md5=14a8634fd9a606db4d08908951feb20f&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000443-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142271197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Inventory and assessment of geological sites at Alto Ribeira Touristic State Park (São Paulo, Brazil): A contribution to its management","authors":"Priscila L.A. Santos,&nbsp;José Brilha","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Over the past decade, various methodologies have been developed to systematize, discuss, and propose measures for protecting and sustainably managing geological heritage. The Alto Ribeira Touristic State Park is a crucial component of the most significant network of protected areas in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. It has international recognition for its speleological heritage, which underpins its status as a popular tourist destination. This intensive touristic use necessitates solid management plans that ensure sustainable tourism while preserving the karst features. Therefore, this work refined the inventory of geological sites and provided a quantitative assessment of their degradation risk and potential for use. Three geosites and twenty four geodiversity sites were identified and assessed. The quantitative evaluation of these geological sites was conducted using the System for Registration and Quantification of Geosites and Geodiversity Sites (GEOSSIT), which was developed by the Geological Survey of Brazil. The application of this tool, designed for use in a vast and diverse country like Brazil, revealed the need for adaptations when applied to a smaller area such as Alto Ribeira Touristic State Park. This work helped establish management priorities for these sites and determine the most suitable uses for each geological site, providing valuable information for park managers. Such studies demonstrate that proper management of protected and conserved areas should always include geodiversity and geoconservation in their action plans.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 485-500"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000352/pdfft?md5=c9c5851213cfbf6f5a61e80fe5ff9019&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000352-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141701676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the extent that different recreational users of urban wetlands value birds and bird habitat","authors":"Annaliese Eastough,&nbsp;Michael Hughes,&nbsp;David Newsome","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study focused on visitors undertaking recreational activities at two important wetland conservation reserves with two main aims: to understand if visitors recognize the significant role of wetlands as vital bird habitat, and to understand the importance of birds as part of the visitor experience. We surveyed 511 visitors at two internationally significant urban wetlands in Perth, Western Australia. Results indicated that respondents valued wetland areas for exercising, aesthetic values, utility of infrastructure and general amenity, as well as the presence of birds. Some respondents perceived that the wetlands were important for birds and the presence of birds was generally rated highly. Results further indicated that while birds were generally not the focus of visitor experience, birds were an important component of that experience. We conclude that most visitors will generally support management actions aimed at conserving the wetlands and birdlife, and management actions do not need to consider a range of differing views across different recreational activities. Thus, understanding the extent that different recreational users of urban wetlands value birds and bird habitat provides vital insights into management approaches for conservation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 434-445"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000340/pdfft?md5=f53573f2f995b0d5f967b06a0549c9b9&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000340-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141696706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Corrigendum to Application of multi-criteria decision making models to forest fire management. International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","authors":"Roya Abedi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Page 515"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000364/pdfft?md5=5621a694d36d55600c65a63ec14e08dc&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000364-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142162583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Erratum to “Strategies and problems in geotourism interpretation: A comprehensive literature review of an interdisciplinary Chinese-to-English translation” [International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, Volume 10, Issue 1, 27–46]","authors":"Qiang Jason Li ,&nbsp;Young Ng ,&nbsp;Ruixue Rachel Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36117,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks","volume":"12 3","pages":"Page 501"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000376/pdfft?md5=175e33e8e3cb13b3a9508f9cebc60a79&pid=1-s2.0-S2577444124000376-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142148839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}