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 ...
Roger Crofts, Murray Gray, John E Gordon
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Worldwide Trends in Methods and Resources Promoting Geoconservation, Geotourism, and Geoheritage
Geosciences, 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.
Adolfo Quesada-Román +1 more
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Geoheritage and Geodiversity Assessment Framework for Practical Application to Geoconservation of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand [PDF]
Geoconservation Research, 2022 Life on Earth is influenced by abiotic nature, providing resources and shelter for living beings on the Earth. Hence, this part of nature should be well treated and protected.
Vladyslav Zakharovskyi +3 more
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Digital Coalescence and Consolidated Geoconservation Outcomes: A Case Study Using ArcGIS Mobile Applications at Tasmanian Coastal Geoconservation Sites [PDF]
Geoconservation Research, 2022 Geoconservation outcomes are hindered by highly subjective and conflicting criteria, varying assessment objectives, disparities in geoconservation strategy steps and the inadequate capturing and representation of geological data in dynamically changing ...
Jake Crisp +2 more
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Omnidiversity Consolidation of Conservation Assessment: A Case Study of Tasmanian Coastal Geoconservation Sites [PDF]
Geoconservation Research, 2022 The exclusivity of biodiversity and geodiversity assessment hinders conservation outcomes, evidenced by the prioritization of biodiversity in conservation literature, and lagging developmental state in geodiversity assessment approaches, geoconservation ...
Jake Crisp +2 more
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Chain of Geoconservation in an Argentinian Tourist Development Program. Fin del Mundo Road as a Case Study [PDF]
Geoconservation Research, 2023 The idea of a geoconservation chain is applied to the ‘End of the World Road’ which is part of an Argentinian tourist development program called La Ruta Natural (The Natural Road).
Andrea Coronato, Soledad Schwarz
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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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Influences of Geohazard Susceptibility on the Geodiversity of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
Earth Science, Systems and Society, 2023 Unexpected natural hazardous events can lead communities to create preparedness plans and identify risks associated with future devastating events. In the case of Cyclone Gabrielle, which resulted in catastrophic damage throughout the North Island of New
Vladyslav Zakharovskyi +3 more
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Progress and future challenges for geoconservation in protected and conserved areas
Parks Stewardship Forum, 2022 This paper introduces the set of essays in this issue of Parks Stewardship Forum charting the development of thinking and action on geodiversity and geoheritage conservation.
Roger Crofts
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Open-air paleontological sites: A Dissemination Opportunity and a Risk to Spoliation. A Case Study in the Orígens Geopark, Spain. [PDF]
Geoconservation Research, 2021 Visits to paleontological sites are one of the most popular geotourism activities, but their appeal may have drawbacks. Deciding which sites are suitable for dissemination and appropriate measures for their optimal conservation can be complex.
Isabel Blasi +3 more
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