JURASSIC TRACE FOSSIL LOCALITIES OF ADYGEYA (RUSSIA): NEW GEOHERITAGE UNDER ANTHROPOGENIC PRESSURE
Geological heritage, and generally geoheritage, needs identification in the regions known for the modern progress in geological research, and the risks of its damage have to be documented.
Dmitry A. Ruban
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THE GEOHERITAGE POTENTIAL OF THE SOUTH-EAST PAŁUKI (WESTERN POLAND) TO PROMOTE GEOTOURISM
The aim of the work is to examine the possibilities of developing geotourism in the context of existing, but not yet recognised, geoheritage in the north-eastern Wielkopolska, western Poland. Pałuki is characterised by exceptional geodiversity, which has
M. Górska-Zabielska+2 more
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Progress in marine geoconservation in Scotland’s seas : assessment of key interests and their contribution to Marine Protected Area network planning [PDF]
This study was part-funded by Marine Scotland and was undertaken as part of the Scottish Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Programme, a joint initiative between Marine Scotland, Historic Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Joint Nature ...
Brooks, Anthony J.+7 more
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ABSTRACT An ostracod assemblage from the Late Ordovician (Katian) Phu Ngu Formation of northern Vietnam, South China paleoplate, yields typical Baltic and Laurentian‐affinity genera together with some endemic forms. Detailed paleontological and sedimentary analysis of the Phu Ngu Formation suggests it was deposited in a deeper marine forearc setting ...
Anna McGairy+9 more
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World-scale allocation of new mineral-related geological heritage resources
The socio-economical importance of geological heritage (geoheritage) makes it a geological resource. New minerals are reported regularly, and their type specimens and localities are ex-situ and in-situ constituents of geoheritage, respectively.
Dmitry A. Ruban+3 more
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Linking geoconservation with biodiversity conservation in protected areas
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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Inventorying geological heritage in large territories : a methodological proposal applied to Brazil [PDF]
An adequate management of geological heritage by national and regional authorities presupposes the existence of a solid geosites inventory. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many countries.
A Garcia-Cortéz+30 more
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Geoheritage Degradation Risk Assessment: Methodologies and Insights
Over the past 25 years, geoconservation studies and interest in geoheritage have grown significantly. However, the assessment of degradation risks associated with geosites remains less explored.
V. Vandelli+4 more
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Improving Visitors’ Geoheritage Experience: Some Practical Pointers for Managers
This short paper describes 8 practical pointers to improve visitors’ experience of geoheritage sites and areas. These are based around 5 themes: putting communication and education at the heart of geoconservation, focussing communication on the target ...
Roger Crofts
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Geoheritage Knowledge and preservation
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García Guinea, J., Martí, Joan
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