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Does catchment geodiversity foster stream biodiversity? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Context One approach to maintain the resilience of biotic communities is to protect the variability of abiotic characteristics of Earth’s surface, i.e. geodiversity.
Soininen, Janne   +17 more
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Geosite determination based on geodiversity assessment utilizing the volcanic history of a near-sea-level explosive eruption-dominated volcanic island: Tūhua/Mayor Island, New Zealand

open access: yes, 2022
Tūhua/Mayor Island is located approximately 45 km off the NE coast of the North Island of New Zealand. This island was formed by various explosive and effusive volcanic eruptions commonly influenced by magma–water interaction eruption events occurring ...
Li, Boxin   +7 more
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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

MAES implementation in Greece: Geodiversity

open access: yesJournal of Environmental Management, 2023
The present study aims to support the Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services (MAES) implementation in Greece, by synthesizing an indicator that could be used for abiotic attribute assessments and specifically for geodiversity. Such an indicator can be used not only for reporting obligations under EU initiatives but also for identifying
Giorgos Mallinis   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Quantifying Geodiversity at the Continental Scale: Limitations and Prospects

open access: yesResources, 2023
Geodiversity, defined as the natural range of geological, geomorphological, hydrological, and soil features, has been explored in a growing number of studies at different spatial scales.
Paweł Wolniewicz
doaj   +1 more source

Recognising geodiversity and encouraging geoconservation—Some lessons from Callander, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland [PDF]

open access: yes, 2022
In the past decade progress has been made recognising the contribution that geodiversity makes to biodiversity and society. Scotland's Geodiversity Charter, launched in 2012 and revised in 2017, has attracted the support of almost 100 organisations and ...
Eileen Tisdall   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Methodological Framework for Geodiversity Application in Geographic Education from a Case Study of Canary Islands, Spain

open access: yesQuaestiones Geographicae, 2022
The concept of geodiversity is becoming more widely used every year, beyond its contribution to the development of geotourism. It is estimated that geodiversity is as important as biodiversity in the functioning of Earth's natural ecosystems.
Abramowicz Dawid   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Geodiversity Research at the Crossroads: Two Sides of the Same Coin

open access: yesSpanish Journal of Soil Science, 2022
Geodiversity research is a growing industry. However, in contrast to diversity studies in other branches of natural sciences, geodiversity specialists have only paid attention to one side of the coin.
Juan José Ibáñez, Eric C. Brevik
doaj   +1 more source

Spatial pattern of geodiversity assessment in the Marrecas River drainage basin, Paraná, Brazil

open access: yesEcological Indicators, 2021
Geodiversity refers to the variety of abiotic elements and processes present at different scales and dimensions in an area. In this study, the combination of geological formations, structural lineaments and dikes, geomorphological compartments, soil ...
F.C. Manosso   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Geodiversity and geoheritage research: valuable resources for Earth Science outreach and sustainable development

open access: yes, 2023
During the past few years there has been a growing interest in geodiversity and geoheritage in the Earth Science international community, and a number of valuable contributions occurred.
Soldati, Mauro
core   +1 more source

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