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The use of vegetation series to assess á and â vegetation diversity and their relationships with geodiversity in the province of Almeria (Spain) with watersheds as operational geographic units [PDF]

, 2016
With this paper we suggest that vegetation series is a useful conceptual tool to identify a clear level of biodiversity of land systems among the many possible logical levels. The suggestion is supported by the results of a case study carried out for the
Feoli, Enrico, Ganis, Paula, Ibañez, Juan José, Pérez Gomez, Rufino   +3 more
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Are Hydrological Geosites Related to High Hydrodiversity? A Study in the State of Rio Grande do Norte, Northeast Brazil

Hydrology
This study presents an assessment of hydrological diversity (hydrodiversity) in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, aiming to identify potential correlations between hydrodiversity and hydrological features of geoheritage. The methodology applied a quantitative
Maria Luiza de Oliveira Terto, Paulo Pereira, Marco Túlio Mendonça Diniz   +2 more
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Evaluation of Multiple Ecosystem Service Values and Identification of Driving Factors for Sustainable Development in the Mu Us Sandy Land

Diversity
Exploring the evolution of ecosystem services value (ESV) and its drivers is pivotal for optimizing the land-use structure and improving the value of ecosystem services. Using the 1980–2020 land-use/land-cover (LULC) dataset of the Mu Us Sandy Land, this
Chunjun Shi, Yao Yao, Yuyi Gao, Jingpeng Guo   +3 more
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Growth of sculpted forms in bedrock channels (Miño River, northwest Spain) [PDF]

, 2017
7 páginas, 4 tablas, 6 figurasA total of 216 sculpted forms were registered on the granitic bedrock of the Miño River, northwest Iberian Peninsula. Analysis of in situ measurements (length, width and depth) revealed three general type-sets: incipient
Uña-Álvarez, E., Álvarez-Vázquez, M. A.   +1 more
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The Volcanic Geoheritage in the Pristine Natural Environment of Harrat Lunayyir, Saudi Arabia: Opportunities for Geotourism and Geohazard Issues

Heritage
The Lunayyir Volcanic Field (Harrat Lunayyir), located on the western boundary of the Arabian Microplate, comprises a Quaternary volcanic region featuring approximately 150 volcanoes formed from around 700 vents.
Károly Németh, Abdulrahman Sowaigh, Vladyslav Zakharovskyi, Mostafa Toni, Mahmoud Ashor, Vladimir Sokolov, Fawaz Moqeem, Khalid Abdulhafaz, Turki Hablil, Turki Sehli, Khalid Yousef   +10 more
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Geographical location and regional diversity of Poland [PDF]

, 2014
Published in: Natural environment of Poland and its protection in Łódź University Geographical Research, edited by E.
Rdzany, Zbigniew
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Physical soil quality indicators for monitoring British soils [PDF]

, 2016
The condition or quality of soils determines its ability to deliver a range of functions that support ecosystem services, human health and wellbeing. The increasing policy imperative to implement successful soil monitoring programmes has resulted in the ...
Corstanje, Ronald, Deeks, Lynda, Holman, Ian P., Kechavarzi, Cédric, Mercer, Theresa G., Newell-Price, Paul, Rickson, R. J., Waine, Toby W.   +7 more
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Geodiversity impacts plant community structure in a semi-arid region. [PDF]

Sci Rep, 2021
De Falco N, Tal-Berger R, Hjazin A, Yizhaq H, Stavi I, Rachmilevitch S.   +5 more
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Quantitative assessment of geosites with national and international relevance in Portugal: methodological procedures [PDF]

, 2012
During the last years geoscientists of various institutions have developed a project aiming the establishment of a geoconservation strategy in Portugal.
Brilha, J. B., Pereira, D. I., Pereira, P.   +2 more
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City regions geoscience in Wales : scoping study [PDF]

, 2015
Several individuals from the public and private sector in Wales contributed to the initial consultation process and their assistance is gratefully acknowledged.
Boon, D.P., Patton, A.M.
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