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Geosensitivity assessment for the formulation of geoconservation strategies in the Darjeeling Hill region, India

open access: diamondInternational Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
The impact of poorly managed tourism activities could undermine the global geodiversity of an area. To avoid this, the formulation of geoconservation strategies by identifying geosensitivity is necessary.
Pubali Dutta   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Geoheritage and Geodiversity Assessment Framework for Practical Application to Geoconservation of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand [PDF]

open access: yesGeoconservation 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
doaj   +1 more source

Digital Coalescence and Consolidated Geoconservation Outcomes: A Case Study Using ArcGIS Mobile Applications at Tasmanian Coastal Geoconservation Sites [PDF]

open access: yesGeoconservation 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
doaj   +1 more source

Omnidiversity Consolidation of Conservation Assessment: A Case Study of Tasmanian Coastal Geoconservation Sites [PDF]

open access: yesGeoconservation 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
doaj   +1 more source

Chain of Geoconservation in an Argentinian Tourist Development Program. Fin del Mundo Road as a Case Study [PDF]

open access: yesGeoconservation 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
doaj   +1 more source

Open-air paleontological sites: A Dissemination Opportunity and a Risk to Spoliation. A Case Study in the Orígens Geopark, Spain. [PDF]

open access: yesGeoconservation 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
doaj   +1 more source

Influences of Geohazard Susceptibility on the Geodiversity of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

open access: yesEarth 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
doaj   +1 more source

Geoheritage and geodiversity elements of the SW Pacific: A conceptual framework

open access: yesInternational 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
doaj   +1 more source

Geoconservation Initiatives in the State of Paraná (Brazil)

open access: yesGeoconservation 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
doaj   +1 more source

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