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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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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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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Geoheritage and geodiversity elements of the SW Pacific: A conceptual framework
International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 2022 The Soutwest (SW) Pacific is an expansive oceanic region with many of its islands difficult to access and relatively unexplored in a geoheritage context.
Károly Németh, Ilmars Gravis
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Geoconservation Initiatives in the State of Paraná (Brazil)
Geoconservation Research, 2023 Even though geoconservation has advanced significantly in the last few decades, general awareness of its importance is limited, especially in Brazil. Here, we present an overview of geoconservation actions and initiatives in the state of Paraná.
Luiz Alberto Fernandes +3 more
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The importance of neutral over niche processes in structuring Ediacaran early animal communities. [PDF]
Ecol Lett, 2019 Abstract The relative influence of niche vs. neutral processes in ecosystem dynamics is an on‐going debate, but the extent to which they structured the earliest animal communities is unknown. Some of the oldest known metazoan‐dominated paleocommunities occur in Ediacaran age (~ 565 million years old) strata in Newfoundland, Canada and Charnwood Forest,
Mitchell EG +8 more
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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.
Michael E. Quesada-Valverde +1 more
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The increasing need for Geographical Information Technology (GIT) tools in Geoconservation and Geotourism [PDF]
Geoconservation Research, 2020 The use of GIS, remote sensing, and other geographic tools in geoconservation and geotourism is increasing. These tools – hereafter referred to as ‘Geographic Information Technology’ (GIT) tools – have the potential to simplify workflow in ...
Mark Williams, Melinda McHenry
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