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Effectiveness of Adjacent and Bivariate Maps in Communicating Global Sensitivity Analysis for Geodiversity Assessment

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
This study compares adjacent and bivariate maps in communicating variance-based global sensitivity analysis (GSA) results for a geodiversity assessment spatial multi-criteria model and examines the influence of prior exposure to geodiversity and map ...
Piotr Jankowski, Seda Şalap-Ayça, Alicja Najwer, Arika Ligmann-Zielińska, Zbigniew Zwoliński   +4 more
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Geological and Structural Framework, Inventory, and Quantitative Assessment of Geodiversity: The Case Study of the Lake Faro and Lake Ganzirri Global Geosites (Italy)

Geosciences
The geoconservation policies assumed by the Sicilian Region (Italy) induced to classify as geosites all the geodiversity preserved in the Sicilian natural reserves.
Roberta Somma, Sebastiano Ettore Spoto, Salvatore Giacobbe   +2 more
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Quantitative Geodiversity Assessment and Functional Zoning of Longhushan UNESCO Global Geopark of Southeast China

Land
Longhushan UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) of Southeast China is characterized by a well-developed red-bed rock landscape with outstanding geoheritage value and diverse geomorphological features.
Haihong Liu, Liuqin Chen, Young Ng, Boshuo Li   +3 more
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Qualitative Map of Geodiversity as a Tool to Identify Geodiversity-Related Ecosystem Services: Application to the Costões e Lagunas Aspiring Geopark, SE Brazil

Geosciences
Geodiversity mapping is a key topic in the field of geoconservation. Although most methodological proposals are based on quantitative assessments, recent studies on qualitative mapping have shown strong potential for various applications, including ...
Daniel Souza dos Santos, Kátia Leite Mansur, Neila Nunes Ferreira   +2 more
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The geodiversity site of Sentono Gentong in Pacitan, Indonesia: Geological characteristics and quantitative assessment

International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
This paper aims to identify the geological properties of Sentono Gentong and provide a quantitative assessment of its geodiversity site in Pacitan Regency, Indonesia.This area is an integral part of the vast Gunung Sewu UNESCO Global Geopark.
Hanang Samodra, Sam Permanadewi, Ronaldo Irzon, Bambang Yunianto, Chusni Ansori, Gusti Muhammad Lucki Junursyah, Emma Yan Patriani, Sigit Maryanto   +7 more
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Geoeducational assessments in Khon Kaen National Geopark, Thailand: implication for geoconservation and geotourism development. [PDF]

Heliyon, 2022
Singtuen V, Vivitkul N, Junjuer T.
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Geoconservation Subjectivity Evaluation: A Case Study of a Management Toolkit

Geoconservation Research
Conservation efforts, such as geoconservation, involve some degree of subjectivity, compromising the objective data and verifiable evidence required for effective decision-making. Geodiversity, which comprises the non-living components that underpin life,
Jake RA Crisp, Joanna C. Ellison
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Inventory and assessment of geological sites at Alto Ribeira Touristic State Park (São Paulo, Brazil): A contribution to its management

International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
Over the past decade, various methodologies have been developed to systematize, discuss, and propose measures for protecting and sustainably managing geological heritage.
Priscila L.A. Santos, José Brilha
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Combining biodiversity and geodiversity on landscape scale: A novel approach using rare earth elements and spatial distribution models in an agricultural Mediterranean landscape

Ecological Indicators
Landform diversity influences and interacts with both biodiversity and geodiversity and thus, they are key factors in the assessment of landscape resilience.
Samuel Pelacani, Michael Maerker, Simone Tommasini, Sandro Moretti   +3 more
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Devonian geoheritage of Siberia: A case of the northwestern Kemerovo region of Russia. [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Gutak JM, Ruban DA, Ermolaev VA.
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