Global Geographical Heritage, Geoparks and Geotourism: Geoconservation and Development (Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences)

This book explores the geographical, geomorphological, ecological, touristic and socioeconomic aspects of natural heritage, argues for the dynamic conservation of that heritage and explains its key characteristics, promotion, conservation and management to achieve sustainable development goals. Emerging concepts such as geodiversity, geographical heritage sites, geomonuments, geoparks and geotourism are increasingly being used by conservationists. At present, the development of geoparks is a major global theme involving the application of geosciences to promote the inclusive growth of society and the protection and conservation of our unique geoheritage. Currently, there are 147 UNESCO global geoparks across 41 countries, in addition to a number of national-level geoparks. Pursuing a holistic approach towards such sites will sensitise the general public to the need for geoconservation of significant geosites and promote it through geotourism. It is a crucial issue, as various countries around the world are eager to develop their geoparks and are working for the conservation of geoheritage sites at the national level. This unique book gathers contributions from 15 countries in the form of case studies analysing the realities on of geographical heritage, geoparks and geotourism. The respective chapters address the role of geoparks as essential tools for education, recreation and nature conservation. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable guide for geoscientists, planners, policymakers, civil society and anyone concerned about the conservation of geoheritage sites and geoparks for a sustainable future Earth. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Geographical Diversity of Georgia and Perspectives of Planning of Geoparks (Geo Heritages) (Nodar Elizbarashvili, Zurab Laoshvili, Giorgi Dvalashvili, Rusudan Elizbarashvili)....Pages 3-13 Identifying and Assessing Geodiversities Around Takht-e Soleyman World Heritage Site to Propose the Territory as the Third Geopark in Iran (Bahram N. Sadry, Azar Mohammadi-Aragh, Fatemeh Fehrest, Ali Bayatani, Ali Haji-Moradi)....Pages 15-42 Geoheritage: A Strategic Resource for the Society in the Anthropocene (Francesca Romana Lugeri, Piero Farabollini, Vittorio Amadio)....Pages 43-57 UAV’s Multimedia Technology and Augmented Reality (Geointegration): New Concept and New Paradigm of Geodiversity Presentation (Ivaneide Santos, Renato Henriques, Gorki Mariano, Edjane Santos)....Pages 59-74 Virtual Heritage: A Model of Participatory Knowledge Construction Toward Biogeocultural Heritage Conservation (Pablo Mansilla-Quiñones, Hermann Manríquez, Andrés Moreira-Muñoz)....Pages 75-94 Communitarian Ethics, Environmental Conservation and Development (Sibonakaliso Shadrack Nhlabathi, Brij Maharaj)....Pages 95-103 Ecological and Socio-Economic Vulnerability to Climate Change in Some Selected Mouzas of Gosaba Block, the Sundarbans (Nabanita Mukherjee, Giyasuddin Siddique)....Pages 105-129 Front Matter ....Pages 131-131 An Example of Geosite Evaluation of Fossils: Zonguldak Coal Basin (Turkey) (Selin Isik Cakti, Okan Pulat, Hulya Keskin Citiroglu)....Pages 133-145 Gullies and Badlands as Geoheritage Sites (Wojciech Zgłobicki, Jean Poesen, Veena Joshi, Albert Sóle-Benet, Sofie De Geeter)....Pages 147-172 Geoeducation and Geoethics Among the Children for Sustainable Tourism and Development of Aliage Geological Park in Spain (Julia Escorihuela)....Pages 173-186 “Location, Location, Location”: Challenges of Effective Geoscience Education Within Geotourism Opportunities at Coastal US Fossil Park Sites (Renee M. Clary)....Pages 187-204 Geoparks and Geo-Sites: Geological “Learning Objects” (Susanna Occhipinti)....Pages 205-223 Geoheritage Sites and Scope of Geotourism in Land of Chhattisgarh, India (Suchita Tripathi)....Pages 225-239 The Exploration into Evaluation Index System for the Protection Effectiveness of Natural Heritage Protected Areas (D. Wei)....Pages 241-256 Geoheritage and Potential Geotourism in Geoparks—Indian Perspective (Sudesh Kumar Wadhawan)....Pages 257-281 Front Matter ....Pages 283-283 New Routes of Geotourism for the La Campana–Peñuelas Biosphere Reserve, Chile (Rodrigo Figueroa-Sterquel, Jorge Negrete-Sepúlveda, Andrés Silva-Marambio, Fernando Cosio)....Pages 285-306 Modern Geotourism’s UK Antecedents (Thomas A. Hose)....Pages 307-342 Geomorphological Resources for Geoeducation and Geotourism (Lucie Kubalíková, Karel Kirchner, Aleš Bajer)....Pages 343-358 Dinosaur Geotourism in Europe, a Booming Tourism Niche (Nathalie Cayla, Heidi Elisabeth Megerle)....Pages 359-379 The Use of Geoheritage, Geopark and Geotourism Concepts to Conserve and Sustain Tourism Development in Zambia (Kagosi Mwamulowe, Imasiku Anayawa Nyambe)....Pages 381-405 Highlight of Geotouristic Values of a Volcanic Landform on the Mount Manengouba Eastern Slopes: Case of Djeu-Seh Basin (Ghislain Zangmo Tefogoum, Armand Kagou Dongmo, David Guimolaire Nkouathio, Merlin Gountié Dedzo)....Pages 407-426 Estimating Carrying Capacity in a High Mountainous Tourist Area: A Destination Conservation Strategy (Ravinder Jangra, S. P. Kaushik)....Pages 427-447 Collaborative Creation of Educational Geo Routes: A Strategy for Teaching and Learning Sciences and Geography, Puchuncaví, Chile (Andoni Arenas-Martija, Jael Orrego-Araya, Carolina Ortiz-Pavéz, Camila Gajardo-Tapia, Nicolás Zanetta-Colombo, Karla Inzunza-López et al.)....Pages 449-483