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Geoconservation as an Emerging Geoscience [PDF]
Geoheritage, 2011 The main purpose of geoconservation is theconservation of geosites as basic units of the geological heritage through the implementation of specific inventory,evaluation, conservation, valuation and monitoring proce-dures.
Maria H Henriques +2 more
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Geodiversity, geoheritage and geoconservation for society
International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 2019 Geology is part of the planet's “natural capital”, the stock of global natural assets. These assets provide many benefits for society, often referred to as “ecosystem services”. However, traditionally these have mainly focused on biotic services and have
Murray Gray
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International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 2021 Geoconservation is an integral part of nature conservation. It protects our diverse and valued geoheritage, contributes to the sustainable management of ecosystems, provides a range of economic, cultural and social benefits, and connects people ...
John E Gordon, Roger Crofts, Murray Gray
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Geoconservation, history of [PDF]
, 2015 [Excerto] The word "geoconservation" was probably used for the first time in Tasmania (Australia) in the beginning of the 1990s (Sharples 1993).
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Worldwide Trends in Methods and Resources Promoting Geoconservation, Geotourism, and Geoheritage
Geosciences (Switzerland), 2023 This study aims to provide a systematic analysis of the literature of methods and resources supporting geoconservation and geotourism worldwide, while identifying current and future trends in the field.
Michael Quesada-Valverde +1 more
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Guidelines for Managing Radon Hazards in Tourist Volcanic Caves in Spain. [PDF]
GeohealthAbstract Tourist volcanic caves are in high demand for ecotourism and geotourism lovers, as well as by sun and beach tourists as a complementary activity during their holidays. There are six tourist volcanic caves in the Canary Islands, all of them managed by the local administration of the island.
Hernández-Gutiérrez LE +7 more
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Geoconservation, concept of [PDF]
, 2015 [Excerto] The exceptional scientific value of certain geodiversity elements justifies the need to implement proper measures in order to assure their conservation. Obviously, not all geodiversity elements should be envisaged for conservation.
C Sharples +3 more
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Mining and Geoconservation [PDF]
, 2014 [Excerpt] Mining versus geoconservation is often addressed as a source of conflict. Frequently, and misleading misconceptions arguments are used to explain this apparently difficult relation. However, the two activities may coexist.
Brilha, J. B.
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Geologija, 2002 The contribution highlights the system of geological heritage protection according to the Nature Conservation Act (addopted 1999) regulating geoconservation more holistic than previous legislation.
Branka Hlad
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The dilemma of valuing geodiversity: geoconservation versus geotourism. [PDF]
Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng SciGeodiversity and geosystem services are confronting global threats. However, the majority of conservation strategies tend to overlook the geological component within ecosystems. The existing literature centres on biodiversity, ecosystem services and their economic valuation.
Anougmar S +3 more
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