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{"title":"Improving Visitors’ Geoheritage Experience: Some Practical Pointers for Managers","authors":"Roger Crofts","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00955-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00955-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This short paper describes 8 practical pointers to improve visitors’ experience of geoheritage sites and areas. These are based around 5 themes: putting communication and education at the heart of geoconservation, focussing communication on the target audiences, challenging the current scientific thinking, making sure there is a duty of care towards the visitor and connecting geoconservation to other conservation interests of the public. It is written on the basis of personal experience from visiting protected areas in many parts of the world. Examples of good practice with web links are provided. It builds on the IUCN Best Practice Guideline on geoconservation. The key message is that visitor target audiences and visitor experience should be included throughout the development of geoconservation protected areas, rather than the more traditional approach of adding these considerations later in the developmental process.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140882417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Protecting Newfoundland’s Palaeontological Geoheritage: Mitigating Anthropic and Environmental Damage to the Ediacaran Fossils of Upper Island Cove","authors":"Christopher McKean, Jack J. Matthews, Benjamin W. T. Rideout, Rod S. Taylor, Duncan McIlroy","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00959-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00959-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Over 250 fossils belonging to the Ediacaran biota have been recognised from a single site in the town of Upper Island Cove, Newfoundland. These fossils preserve high-relief, sub-mm morphological detail providing an opportunity to further our understanding of some of the earliest Ediacaran organisms. Unlike many other Ediacaran localities, the geoheritage of this site is at risk to both high impact anthropic and environmental events due to its location within the town and close proximity to the ocean. As part of a year-long study, cameras were set up to record potentially deleterious events impacting the fossiliferous surface. Rare high impact anthropic events such as vandalism have been noted at the site, alongside the potential for inadvertent damage caused by misuse through poor footwear and inappropriate activities. Environmental events are more common and present a high risk of damage to the fossils through high-energy waves covering the surface and the formation of sheets of ice during the winter that engulf the fossils on numerous occasions. Work is now underway to implement geoconservation methods that will mitigate the challenges that the site faces and minimise any future damage. Some of these methods may be pertinent to other at-risk fossil localities found across the world.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":"2012 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140882360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Stones that Tell Stories","authors":"Dolores Pereira","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00944-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00944-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p>When a historical building, monument, or cultural heritage artifact is affected by a natural or anthropic event, the first reaction is to recover and restore to maintain our heritage for the next generations. If they are made of stone, some are completely destroyed, but it is often still possible to recognize the facts that made them a cultural item. In many cases, the marks of violent actions are visible on the stone, especially if the impacts came from a non-massive destructive weapon, such as rifle bullet marks or cannon marks from centuries ago, with a lower level of destruction than today. These marks are also part of our heritage and, as a reminder of the history of our cities and countries for generations, it is recommended that they be preserved as a testimony to avoid the repetition of unnecessary violence. This is the aim of the stones that tell stories.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140811442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Inventory, Evaluation, and Mapping of the Geological and Geomorphological Sites of the Tazekka National Park (Middle Eastern Atlas, Morocco)","authors":"Aïman Hili, Abdessamad Hilali, Abdellah El Badaouy, Said El Boute","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00948-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00948-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p>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.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":"60 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140811444","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"To Embed Geosites In An Area wıth Great Tourism Activity: A Proposal for Köyceğız, Türkiye","authors":"Aysan Gürer, Ömer Feyzi Gürer, Ercan Sanğu, Metin Çevik, Ekin Gökçe Benli","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00949-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00949-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Köyceğiz Region offers a fascinating beauty with its lakes, long sandy beaches, rivers, as well as mountains and hills covered with pine, sweetgum and mastic tree forests. Therefore, there is an intense visitor activity in the region. In addition, there are well-marked, year-round hiking and cycling routes around the mountains and lakes in Köyceğiz. On some of these routes, eco-sites have been identified and explanatory panels have been placed. However, geosites have not been identified in the region for the geological structures that carry all this ecological diversity. In fact, the Köyceğiz Region is one of the typical regions that presents geological stories from the paleotectonic and neotectonic periods together. Our proposal in this study is to select geosites on existing nature routes that reflect the geological story of the region and to develop explanatory panels for them. In this study, we have identified geosites located on nature tourism routes in the region and described their geoscientific content. By installing panels on geosites, the geo-ecological systems located on the routes will be able to explain themselves to travelers. This is a new geo-eco-tourism approach with a small budget, aimed at existing visitors in the region, without trying to attract visitors to the area.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":"95 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140811167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Volcanic Rock Landscapes and Natural Heritage Values of Mt. Chilbo, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea","authors":"Won-Sok Jon, To-Jun Ryang, Mu-Il Ri, Myong-Won Ri","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00943-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00943-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Mt. Chilbo, a famous tourist attraction in the DPR Korea is a scenic natural area that has been nominated for Natural World Heritage status. In this paper, we present the volcanic rock landscape features and the natural heritage values of Mt. Chilbo according to World Heritage criteria. Mt. Chilbo has geological evidence of volcanic activity from the Pliocene to the early Quaternary and a beautiful volcanic rock landscape. The volcanic rock landscape of Mt. Chilbo includes volcanic rock peaks and pillars with mysterious shapes, natural stone bridges, stone gates, sea cliff and sea caves, which is characterized by uplift movement and weathering, erosion. The aesthetic and geological values of Mt. Chilbo, which are of global importance, are documented. It is concluded that Mt. Chilbo meets World Heritage criteria (vii) and criteria (viii). Mt. Chilbo is the typical representative of the integrated rock–controlled landform with natural beauty in the volcanic rock–dominated regions and reflects important on-going geological process containing significant geomorphic feature. Mt. Chilbo is compared with other volcanic rock properties in the World Heritage List. Overall, the results of the study revealed that Mt. Chilbo is a valuable geoheritage site of high conservative significance because of its geological and aesthetical value.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140624718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Geological Features of Northwestern Himalaya, Ladakh, India: Geosites and Their Significance in the Ladakh Himalaya","authors":"Stanzin Namga, Ranjit Nayak","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00942-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00942-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Geoheritage and geotourism are the two essential aspects of human appreciation of the Earth's geological resources. Ladakh Himalaya has fascinating and exquisite landforms and landscapes. The area of interest in the present study is located along the Indus Tsangpo Suture Zone (ITSZ), caused by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates. In the context of diverse geology, structure, topography, tectonic history, and climatic variability, there is an immense diversity of landforms (geodiversity) in the Ladakh region. The region has always attracted tourists/geoscientists from all over the world because of its unique culture, language, religion, geology, and others. Researchers have identified various geoheritage sites, including structural features, lacustrine lake deposits, geothermal hot springs, semi-precious minerals, etc. The protection and preservation of these geoheritage sites in Ladakh Himalaya are essential to promote geotourism and sustainable growth. The proposed sites need to be conserved as needs of the people living in the region. The present study identifies various geosites related to sedimentary (lacustrine deposits), high-grade metamorphic rocks, intrusives rocks and minerals of igneous origin etc. from the northwestern to southeastern Ladakh Himalaya based on their unique geological features and significance. Besides geological aspects, these geosites in Ladakh are habited with diverse flora and fauna which makes it more significant for preservation. A detailed evaluation of these geosites is established based on the extensive field investigation and literature review. The present study involves the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to these geoheritage sites and emphasizes the importance of its recognition and geoconservation. The proposed geosites are facing serious challenges of its destruction due to anthropogenic activities, unsustainable growth of tourism, lack of public awareness, and non-involvement of any governmental agencies for its protection and conservation has put continuous pressure on the sensitive and fragile ecology of geosites in Ladakh and causing environmental and socio-cultural impact.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":"2015 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140573469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Location-Based Management of Paleontological Collections using Open Source GIS Software","authors":"Andre da Silva Mano, Bruno Camilo Silva, Pedro Mocho, Francisco Ortega","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00941-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00941-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Management of Natural History collections, particularly paleontological collections, is usually structured around specimens. However, it might not be feasible when the collections are incorporated from sources where the whole cycle of specimen collection is unknown, making it hard to determine what fossils belong to a single specimen and if these specimens belong to a single fossil-assemblage, taxon or individual. The Sociedade de História Natural from Torres Vedras (Portugal) manages such collections using a management strategy approach based on the spatial location from where the fossils were found. To achieve this, we have implemented a methodology for field collection and developed a spatial database in PostgreSQL/PostGIS to manage the entire stages of paleontological collections management. On top of the database, a second layer of web services, Web GIS (Geographical Information System) applications, and desktop GIS, all based on QGIS, are also under development to facilitate access to data stored in the database to internal and external researchers and partners, as well public institutions. This effort is made in close collaboration with in-house actors and stakeholders and has yielded promising results. The development of this system provides four advantages: (i) it played an essential role in supporting the transfer of the collection to new storage facilities; (ii) it provides overviews of the distribution of the characteristics of the collections; (iii) it enhances institutional partnerships by providing consistent and reliable data and(iv) it supports the establishment and development of research lines.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140573481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Step Wells of Jodhpur, Western Rajasthan, India: Implication for Hydro-geosites and Hydro-geotourism","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00919-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00919-z","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Abstract</h3> <p>Geodiversity is defined as the variety of geological, geomorphological, pedological and hydrogeological phenomena (IUCN <span>2022</span>). Step wells in India are magnificent groundwater bodies characterized by their greater values of hydrogeological geodiversity. Step wells of Jodhpur situated in the Thar Desert of western India are locally known as Jhalra and Baori which are good practices of ground water harvesting, conservation and management system of medieval period. Furthermore, these are magnificent artefacts showcasing historical-cultural (archeological), Architectural and civil engineering geo-monumental heritage of India. In absence of any methodology and guidelines, the hydrological heritage aspects of step wells are least understood and were not adequately explored for their geoheritage values. The present study explores in light of their potential to characterize and recognize them as hydro-geosites of hydro-geoheritage values to promote hydro-geotourism in India. Thus, based on the proposed methodology, out of 134 inventoried step wells of Jodhpur, eight are selected as hydro-geosites for their characterization to be utilized them for educational and hydro-geotourism purposes. Very less number of qualified hydro-geosites clearly reveals that most of them are in pathetic stage due to their negligence since long time that needs urgent conservation. For their conservation, these hydro-geosites should be protected as an important geoheritage sites similar to National Geological Monument (NGM) and Monument of National Interest (MNI) in India. Further, the self-sustainable economic development through awareness and hydro-geotourism would be the best tools for their conservation, promotion and for socioeconomic developments of the region.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":"81 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140313732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pages of Earth History in an Exceptional Uniqueness: The Geo-Heritage of the Sila National Park and its Spheroidal Boulders Geosite (Northern Calabria, Italy)","authors":"Francesco Muto, Deborah Biondino, Gino Mirocle Crisci, Stefano Marabini, Fabio Procopio, Fabio Scarciglia, Gian Battista Vai","doi":"10.1007/s12371-024-00937-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12371-024-00937-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The knowledge of the territory that people inhabit, the awareness of the geological heritage value and its management are aimed both at the benefit of local socio-economic sustainable development goals and at promoting geopark-inclined geotourism through actions which identify potential geosites or enhance those already assessed. The objective of this study is focused on the geoheritage exploration of the Sila massif area, in southern Italy, in order to illustrate the high “geological diversity” like first step for inherent potential geotourism. The Sila landscape exhibits a rich geodiversity to give value, but it is poorly known to the public, although it has been and is the subject of many national and international scientific works. The focus of this work is to enhance the geological, geomorphological and landscape uniqueness of a Sila area, characterized by the presence of a wide range of weathering products and morphologies as a result of geological and geomorphological events and processes, in a variety of temporal and spatial scales, which have an influence on the development and evolution of reliefs and landscape, giving rise to the three geosites: Sila Spheroidal Boulder Field Geosite, Sila Sand Geosite and Sila Paleosols Geosite. These sites of geological interest were subjected to quantitative assessment in terms of the scientific, educational, touristic values and degradation risk of geosites.</p>","PeriodicalId":48924,"journal":{"name":"Geoheritage","volume":"365 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140128007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}