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Journal of MapsIn recent years, natural areas have been exposed to increasing anthropogenic pressure related to the growing need for natural resources. Comprehensive information on the geodiversity of a territory is essential for all stakeholders in order to define ...
Annarita Casaburi +2 more
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Towards a taxonomy of geodiversity. [PDF]
Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng SciGeodiversity is a topical concept in earth and environmental sciences. Geodiversity information is needed to conserve nature, use ecosystem services and achieve sustainable development goals. Despite the increasing demand for geodiversity data, there exists no comprehensive system for categorizing geodiversity.
Hjort J +7 more
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What on Earth is geodiversity? [PDF]
Nordia Geographical PublicationsThe concept of geodiversity is gaining recognition in many scientific fields, as well as in practical applications such as conservation and tourism.
Helena Tukiainen, Maija Toivanen
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Geodiversity and Biodiversity [PDF]
Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 2022 Abstract Non-living and living nature are inherently connected. Geodiversity, which consists of the variation in geology, soils, topography, geomorphology and hydrology, is seen as the foundation and stage for biodiversity. Underlying theory suggests that the increasing variation in the abiotic foundation creates and maintains available niche
Helena Tukiainen +2 more
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Geodiversity data for Europe. [PDF]
Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng SciGeodiversity is an essential part of nature's diversity. However, geodiversity is insufficiently understood in terms of its spatial distribution and its relationship to biodiversity over large spatial extents. Here, we present European geodiversity data at resolutions of 1 km and 10 km.
Toivanen M +13 more
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The status and future of essential geodiversity variables. [PDF]
Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng SciRapid environmental change, natural resource overconsumption and increasing concerns about ecological sustainability have led to the development of ‘Essential Variables' (EVs). EVs are harmonized data products to inform policy and to enable effective management of natural resources by monitoring global changes.
Schrodt F +16 more
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Geodiversity and the ecosystem approach [PDF]
Parks Stewardship Forum, 2022 The term “biodiversity” has become well known in recent years, but much less so is the non-living or abiotic diversity of the planet, known since the 1990s as its “geodiversity.” In simple terms, geodiversity is the variety of the earth’s rocks, minerals, fossils, topography, landforms, physical processes, soils, and hydrological features. Geodiversity
Gray, Murray
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Geodiversity in the Amazon drainage basin. [PDF]
Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng SciThe Amazon is the largest drainage basin on Earth and contains a wide variety of abiotic landscape features. In spite of this, the geodiversity in this basin has not yet been objectively evaluated. We address this knowledge gap by combining a meta-analysis of an existing global geodiversity map and its components with a systematic literature review, to
Alsbach CME, Seijmonsbergen AC, Hoorn C.
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, 2018 Geodiversity Action Plans are used widely within the United Kingdom to inform and record action for geodiversity and geoconservation. They encompass both site-based audit and conservation with a wider perspective on geodiversity resources available in an agreed area (such as geological sites, museum collections and building stones) with ambitions to ...
Burek, Cynthia V. +2 more
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International Journal of Geoheritage and ParksThe evaluation of geodiversity assessment is essential for preserving geoheritage, enhancing sustainable geotourism, and supporting conservation efforts in ecologically fragile regions.
Alok Sarkar +4 more
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