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Some Comments to Geosite Assessment, Visitors, and Geotourism Sustainability [PDF]

Sustainability, 2018
Geotourism as a globally growing phenomenon is based on several principles where sustainability plays a key role. The value of an individual site of visitors’ interest (geosite, geomorphosite, or site of geological heritage—a primary point of interest in geotourism) may be expressed via specific assessment methods.
Štrba, Ľubomír, Kršák, Branislav, Sidor, Csaba   +2 more
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Monitoring of the visitors impact at “Ponta da Ferraria e Pico das Camarinhas” geosite (São Miguel Island, Azores UNESCO Global Geopark, Portugal) [PDF]

Geoheritage, 2016
"Ponta da Ferraria e Pico das Camarinhas" is a protected geosite in São Miguel Island in the Azores archipelago, Portugal. Due to its importance for the geoconservation strategy of the Azores UNESCO Global Geopark, monitoring actions of visitor impact ...
Brilha, J. B., Lima, Ana, Nunes, João Carlos   +2 more
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Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment of the “El Sexmo” Tourist Gold Mine (Zaruma, Ecuador) as A Geosite and Mining Site

Resources, 2020
Zaruma is host to the ‘‘El Sexmo’’ tourist mine, the galleries of which extend below the city, and its exploitation dates back to precolonial times.
Paúl Carrión-Mero, Oscar Loor-Oporto, Héctor Andrade-Ríos, Gricelda Herrera-Franco, Fernando Morante-Carballo, María Jaya-Montalvo, Maribel Aguilar-Aguilar, Karen Torres-Peña, Edgar Berrezueta   +8 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Advancing Geosite Evaluation through Continuous Visitor-Centric Assessment

Geoheritage
Abstract Geosite assessment evaluates the suitability of spectacular and scientifically important abiotic natural objects for geoheritage and geotourism purposes. Various quantitative and qualitative assessment methodologies have usually reflected an expert’s opinion or groups of experts so far.
Márton Pál, Gáspár Albert
openaire   +3 more sources

Promoting geo-education and geotourism through geosite assessment: A case study from Acheron-Parga, Epirus, Greece

International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
The regions of Acheron and Parga (Epirus, Greece) are characterized by a significant geodiversity (e.g., stratigraphy, palaeontology, tectonic, geomorphology, hydrology, etc.).
Evangelos Spyrou, Hampik Maroukian, Giannis Saitis, Niki Evelpidou, Anna Karkani   +4 more
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Geosite Assessment Using Three Different Methods; a Comparative Study of the Krupaja and the Žagubica Springs – Hydrological Heritage of Serbia

Open Geosciences, 2018
Hydrological heritage is a relatively new concept in the field of geosite assessment. The principal aim of this study is to apply M-GAM (Modified geosite assessment model) for comparative analysis of the Krupaja spring and the Žagubica (Mlava) spring ...
Miljković Ðurđa, Božić Sanja, Miljković Ljupče, Marković Slobodan B., Lukić Tin, Jovanović Mlađen, Bjelajac Dajana, Vasiljević Đorđije A., Vujičić Miroslav D., Ristanović Branko   +9 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Geoethics supporting geotourism modelling: Assessing karst geosites and management practices in Serbia and Montenegro

International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
This study presents the development of a comprehensive karst geoethics assessment model (KGAM) that integrates karst vulnerability, conservation practices, and tourism utilization to promote a geoethical approach to International Best Practice (IBP ...
Aleksandar Antić, Mike Buchanan, Milica G. Bosnić, Miloš Marjanović, Giuseppe Di Capua, Silvia Peppoloni, Slobodan B. Marković, Velibor Spalević, Rastko Marković, Nemanja Tomić   +9 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Quantitative Assessment of Five Geosites Locations in Northeast Misan Southeast Iraq by Using Satellite Images and Field Survey

Misan Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2022
Sentinel satellite images are enhanced using Erdas-2014 and analyzed by GIS techniques to distinguish the main geological features in the study area.  Satellite image is processed to select and determine several geological and geomorphological features ...
Maser m, Sahar Almulla, Riaed S. Jassem
doaj   +1 more source

Proposal of a Quantitative Assessment Method for Viewpoint Geosites

Resources, 2022
The evaluation of viewpoint geosites is a recent topic in geosciences, as most works deal with a more general analysis of places and areas, but this one deals with something more specific. Therefore, the general objective of this paper is to propose a method for evaluating viewpoints, based on the assumption that it is necessary to use scientific and ...
Marco Túlio Mendonça Diniz, Isa Gabriela Delgado de Araújo   +1 more
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Analysis of the suitability for ecotourism in Beira Baixa region using a spatial decision support system based on a geographical information system

Regional Science Policy &Practice, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract Ecotourism can contribute to the conservation of environmental values, as well as to the development of positive synergies between agents in the tourism sector, tourists and the local population. The growing interest in tourism offers with low environmental impact, which support the local economy, translates into a competitive advantage for ...
Luís Quinta‐Nova, Dora Ferreira
wiley   +1 more source