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Geological monitoring in protected areas
International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 2019 Recognition of geoheritage values and conservation of their geodiversity elements are largely neglected in protected areas. As geoheritage and geodiveristy were recognized as a part of nature conservation by IUCN recently, understanding the characters of
K.S. Woo, G. Worboys
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THE ROLE OF GEOPARKS IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY APPROACH [PDF]
Geo Journal of Tourism and GeositesThis study aims to explore the role of geoheritage in sustainable tourism development by integrating geosites into tourism planning and analyzing their impact on local economies, environmental conservation, and community well-being, and visitor ...
Szilárd MALATYINSZKI +2 more
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GEOHERITAGE AND TOURISM – OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH
Tourism in Southern and Eastern Europe, 2021 Purpose – Contemporary tourism in many developed destinations relies on natural resources, many of which can be directly valorised as tourist attractions. Within natural resources, geoheritage (geological heritage) consists sites or areas of geological features with significant scientific, educational, cultural or aesthetic value.
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Geomorphological heritage inventory of Irazú Volcano, Costa Rica
International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 2020 Volcanoes are part of the natural environment, and the interactions with humans are inescapable. The geoheritage studies in tropical regions, specifically tropical volcanos, are scarce despite the uniqueness, scientific value, and beauty of these ...
Dennis Pérez-Umaña +2 more
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International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 2021 Geodiversity has tremendous geological and physical elements on the planet earth such as minerals, rocks, soils, fossils, and landforms, as well as active geological and geomorphological processes.
Bhanwar Vishvendra Raj Singh +4 more
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Inventory of geoheritage sites in the Kruger National Park, South Africa
Discover GeoscienceThe inventory of geoheritage is important for the geoconservation, management, and public awareness of geoheritage sites. Due to the limited focus on geotourism research and inventory of geoheritage sites in Africa, it is crucial to adopt a methodology ...
Khodani Matshusa, Llewellyn Leonard
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Geological Heritage of the Anthropocene Epoch—A Conceptual Viewpoint
Heritage, 2019 The growth of interest in the Anthropocene has coincided with the rise of geoheritage research and these ideas seem to be mutually enriching. However, very few previous investigations were devoted to the Anthropocene geoheritage. The conceptual treatment
Dmitry A. Ruban
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#Yourpalaeolife: Interrogating the Status of Fieldwork Among Early Career Palaeontology Researchers
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2026.This global survey of early career palaeontologists provides the first quantitative data regarding the prevalence of field skills training and field work among junior researchers of the discipline. The results reveal that ECRs may be underprepared by their education and institutions to undertake fieldwork independently, and that internal research ...
Harriet E. Nuttall
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Tourism, Well‐Being, and Sustainability: Trends, Impacts, and Perspectives
Sustainable Development, Volume 34, Issue 4, Page 5350-5363, August 2026.ABSTRACT Research on sustainable tourism, tourists, and well‐being has key implications for tourism policies, which must align with the SDGs to enhance the well‐being of visitors and local communities. This paper analyzes the evolution of scientific production through a systematic literature review over the last 25 years.
Raquel Ibar‐Alonso +2 more
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Linking geoconservation with biodiversity conservation in protected areas
International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 2019 This article explores the interaction between conservation of biodiversity and geodiversity in protected areas. It reflects the guidance booklet being developed by the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Geoheritage Specialist Group led by the ...
Roger Crofts
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