Academics in Taiwan have been working on geo-conservation for 20 years.Numerous studies focus on investigation,assessment,monitoring and education of special scientific important geoheritages. However,few researches h...Academics in Taiwan have been working on geo-conservation for 20 years.Numerous studies focus on investigation,assessment,monitoring and education of special scientific important geoheritages. However,few researches have been done on the issues of local stakeholder participation and community development.The authors choose one of the national-level geoheritages,the Lichi Badland展开更多
Geological heritage inventory procedures and templates have been principally emerged from European countries. Each of these countries has developed its proper method of inventory based on its natural heritage, recogni...Geological heritage inventory procedures and templates have been principally emerged from European countries. Each of these countries has developed its proper method of inventory based on its natural heritage, recognized on local and/or regional scales. Natural sites were mainly identified and characterized in a particular geological context, which is usually very unique, valuable and impressive;resulting in the protection of the sites. Madagascar is known internationally as a beautifully landscaped island, but the impressive sites were not cataloged. We carried out a series of field inventory of potential geological sites within the Isalo National Park in southern Madagascar. We invented several inventory sheets in order to record the most detailed information about the sites identified within the park. This is to aid in organizing the park and to establish a sustainable base for the creation of a geopark, and also they help us to build a database for geosites and their classifications. This article suggests a prototype model for inventorying intangible geosites, paleosites and geomorphosites. Our inventory sheets help to identify and to promote geological importance of any sites, not only for academia but also for other sectors such as tourism and conservation.展开更多
Malaysia embarks on geoheritage conservation in the late 1970’s with initial listing of important geological sites for conservation.In the late 1980’s the idea of having a more systematic approach was discussed that...Malaysia embarks on geoheritage conservation in the late 1970’s with initial listing of important geological sites for conservation.In the late 1980’s the idea of having a more systematic approach was discussed that leading towards the introduction of a better described geosites.However,very little of these endeavours and efforts came to reality in protecting and conserving geoheritage in the country.The introduction of geopark concept to the country in 2000 has brought positive responses from展开更多
In recent years,great efforts have been made on the geoparks’application and construction,but there is a shortage of research on the theories and methodologies of geoheritage investigation and assessment.Based on the...In recent years,great efforts have been made on the geoparks’application and construction,but there is a shortage of research on the theories and methodologies of geoheritage investigation and assessment.Based on the summaries of having finished geoheritage investtigation and assessment and geopark construction projects,some key technologic methods analyzed in this paper are as follows.展开更多
There are more than 30 fossil-dominated geoparks established in China.Most of them are of high scientific values.Compared to landscape-dominated geoparks,the fossil-dominated ones generally lack of charming natural sc...There are more than 30 fossil-dominated geoparks established in China.Most of them are of high scientific values.Compared to landscape-dominated geoparks,the fossil-dominated ones generally lack of charming natural sceneries,but the abundant and exquisite preserved fossils in geoparks are very attractive to the public.In order to protect and exploit these fossils,the evaluation plays an important role in the geopark construction.Ningcheng geopark is famous for the Mesozoic Daohugou biota.The fossil assemblage is different from Jehol biota,which attracts many experts.展开更多
The Ongniud Geopark in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has rich geoheritage resources,such as granite landform,river landform,sand-accumulated landform,structural feature,and waterscape.On the basis of detailed resea...The Ongniud Geopark in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has rich geoheritage resources,such as granite landform,river landform,sand-accumulated landform,structural feature,and waterscape.On the basis of detailed researches,the geoheritage resources are divided into four categories,i.e.fossil heritage,structural geoheritage,geomorphological heritage,and waterscape.The monomers or types of geoheritage resources are taken as the objects of evaluation.The Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP)method is used to evaluate the geoheritage resources.The results showed that the Ongniud Geopark includes 1 world-class geosite,3 national geosites and 7 provincial geosites.The results deduced by the authors can help understand the geoheritage resources in the Ongniud Geopark,and also provide a basis for the protection,development and utilization of geoheritage as well as the planning and management of the geopark.展开更多
One of the most distinguished sandstone geoheritage resources in the Khorat Plateau is Hin Chang Si located in the Nam Phong National Park, Khon Kaen Province. The clastic sedimentary rocks of the Phra Wihan Formation...One of the most distinguished sandstone geoheritage resources in the Khorat Plateau is Hin Chang Si located in the Nam Phong National Park, Khon Kaen Province. The clastic sedimentary rocks of the Phra Wihan Formation of the Khorat Group covered this area. As a result of the lithologic study, the Hin Chang Si consists of pebbly sandstone, moderately sorted medium- to coarse-grained sandstone, and a small amount of siltstone interbedded with laminated shale. The characteristics (colors, cementation, and degrees of weathering) divided sandstones into two groups, including white grain-supported sandstone with silica cement and matrix-supported sandstone with Fe-rich cement. In addition, these sandstones present primary sedimentary structures, which comprise tabular cross-bedding and normal grading as well as bioturbation. Hin Chang Si demonstrates many geomorphological features, including cliffs, potholes, rock pillars, polygonal cracks, caves, tafoni, runnels, and natural arches according to inventory. The weathering and degradation processes in humid tropical conditions are the main processes that caused these geomorphological features. Whereas many primary factors affected various types of morphology that are composed of joints, folds, and faults. The national park provides the natural trail map, tourism information, and biodiversity data to visitors;however, geological information about sandstone landforms should be actualized for geotourism development.展开更多
Pendawa Hill is located in Jering,Sleman,Yogyakarta.It is one of the hills that formed by diorite intrusion(Miocene)and intruded claystone of Nanggulan Formation Ages of Eocene.In this area will be built a simple hous...Pendawa Hill is located in Jering,Sleman,Yogyakarta.It is one of the hills that formed by diorite intrusion(Miocene)and intruded claystone of Nanggulan Formation Ages of Eocene.In this area will be built a simple housing and open some of the western side of the Pendawa Hill.So that exposes some of the lithology on the Pendawa Hill.The beauty of the rare outcrop in the Pendawa Hill,Jering,Sleman,than the authors proposes that some of the area has preserved to become the geoheritage.Then it will be planned that the construction of simple housing is integrated with geological touriem objectsin this area.There are Yogyakarta Geoheritage areas,among others:pillow lava in Berbah-Sleman,tuff breccia in Candi Ijo-Sleman,Eocene Limestone in Sleman,Nglanggran Old Volcanic in Nglanggran-Gunungkidul,Batur old Volcanic in Gunungkidul,Burrow Fossils in Kali Ngalang-Gunungkidul,Barchan sand-done in Bantul,Kiskendo Cave in Kulon Progo and Mangan mine in Kulon Progo.展开更多
The study is based on a bibliometric analysis of scientific knowledge on geoheritage,geotourism,geoconservation and geoparks in Africa,using data from the Scopus database for the period 1999-2022.The results reveal an...The study is based on a bibliometric analysis of scientific knowledge on geoheritage,geotourism,geoconservation and geoparks in Africa,using data from the Scopus database for the period 1999-2022.The results reveal an exponential growth in research in these fields,characterised by two distinct phases,while highlighting the remarkable productivity of certain African countries,such as Morocco,South Africa,Egypt and Ethiopia.These results provide an overview of the trend in research on geoheritage,geoconservation,geotourism and geoparks in Africa,and make it possible to monitor the evolution of scientific research and identify research priorities across the continent.This approach is proving extremely useful in providing crucial information to the research community,practitioners and decision-makers who are seeking to understand the dynamics of these disciplines in Africa,and wish to actively contribute to their development.展开更多
Resource extraction and nature conservation are often seen as opposing concepts.Traditionally,from the viewpoint of nature conservationists,they are only positively associated when rehabilitation efforts are made to r...Resource extraction and nature conservation are often seen as opposing concepts.Traditionally,from the viewpoint of nature conservationists,they are only positively associated when rehabilitation efforts are made to restore biodiversity in degraded lands due to extractive activities.Despite these conflicting relationships,in UNESCO Global Geoparks(UGGps),mining and quarrying can act as opening windows in the Earth’s surface exposing geoheritage.展开更多
2016 marked a milestone in the development of the principles and practice of Geodiversity,Geoheritage and related conservation through the establishment of IUGS’s new International Commission on Geoheritage(ICG)at th...2016 marked a milestone in the development of the principles and practice of Geodiversity,Geoheritage and related conservation through the establishment of IUGS’s new International Commission on Geoheritage(ICG)at the 35th International Geological Congress in Cape Town(29th August to 2nd September 2016).This broad subject is fundamental to society’s interaction with the geological sciences,as it concerns all aspects of geological materials and processes,both in a natural and a cultural context and their intrinsic importance for a great range of human activities,including research,education,outreach,cultural value,sustainable development and as part of a shared natural and cultural heritage to be safeguarded for future generations.The establishment of ICG enables the Union to take a true leadership role in this rapidly developing field.展开更多
This note is to bring to your attention a new publication from ProGEO,the European Association for Conservation of the Geological Heritage–an affiliated body of IUGS.This volume,Geoheritage in Europe,has just been pu...This note is to bring to your attention a new publication from ProGEO,the European Association for Conservation of the Geological Heritage–an affiliated body of IUGS.This volume,Geoheritage in Europe,has just been published.Details can be found on the ProGEO website at http://www.progeo.se/.展开更多
The Jehol fauna was initially represented by a bony fish,concostracan and an insect,as a Lycoptera davidi-Eosestheria-Ephemeropsis trisetalis association,but since the researches of recent decades,the Jehol Biota is n...The Jehol fauna was initially represented by a bony fish,concostracan and an insect,as a Lycoptera davidi-Eosestheria-Ephemeropsis trisetalis association,but since the researches of recent decades,the Jehol Biota is now completely different from the past low-diversity,and encompasses a native terrestrial biota that includes many well-preserved vertebrates,invertebrates and plants.There are more than 20 important biological categories,thousands of taphonomically unusual fossils,especially noted for the wide variety of biological tissues.The Jehol Biota has caused a sensation in the world with its wide distribution,large quantity,great variety,fine preservation and detailed information,which records the rise and fall of the numerous taxa,and provides significant evidence for three origins:of birds,eutherian mammals,and angiosperms.The Jehol Biota is a highlight of basic scientific research in China,and we honor it as a world-class fossil treasury and"a Mesozoic Pompeii".展开更多
This paper introduced fossil resources,geographical settings and significance of Zigong Global Geopark.In addition,in the long history of local well salt production,remarkable ten great science and technology inventio...This paper introduced fossil resources,geographical settings and significance of Zigong Global Geopark.In addition,in the long history of local well salt production,remarkable ten great science and technology inventions were created,and numerous well salt production relics were perfectly preserved,thus they have high scientific value and significance.On the basis of field survey and detailed researches,the authors analyzed geological settings in the geopark and significance in depth.The results deduced by the authors can help understand the geoheritage resources in Zigong Global Geopark,and also provide a basis for the protection,development and utilization of geoheritage as well as the planning and management of the geopark.展开更多
A geopark is a scientific theme park with the main body of geoheritage and is usually of significance of scientific research.Scientific research on geoparks may provide a sound basis for geoheritage conservation;enhan...A geopark is a scientific theme park with the main body of geoheritage and is usually of significance of scientific research.Scientific research on geoparks may provide a sound basis for geoheritage conservation;enhance the scientificity of geoscience popularization and interpretation.In turn,it can promote the development of geosciences,technologies and other related disciplines.展开更多
Italy is characterized by widespread geomorphological instability,among which landslides leave impressive marks on the landscape.Nevertheless,landslide bodies may represent key sites for thematic and educational itine...Italy is characterized by widespread geomorphological instability,among which landslides leave impressive marks on the landscape.Nevertheless,landslide bodies may represent key sites for thematic and educational itineraries,especially in protected areas,where their management becomes an important issue.Our study focuses on the"Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve"(Central Apennines,Italy),where iconic landslides are present.Here,the"Scialimata Grande di Torre Alfina"landslide(SGTA)is listed in the regional Geosite database.This work aims to propose a multiscale procedure for landslide analysis,in terms of both hazard sources but also educational and geoheritage enhancement opportunities in natural reserves.After performing a Landslide Susceptibility conditional Analysis(LSA)for the reserve territory,attention was focused on the SGTA,to define properly its features and morphodynamics.A multi-disciplinary approach was adopted,by applying both remote sensing(UAV structure from motion,Photointerpretation)and field survey(geomorphological and GPS monitoring).From the LSA,based on drainage density,curvature,and slope triggering factors,the road and trail susceptibility maps were derived,as base tools for future risk assessments and trail paths management within the reserve.At the SGTA scale,the monitoring showed a displacement of up to 23 m during the time interval between 2015 and 2018.The landslide dynamics seem to be driven by alternating dry and extremely wet periods;moreover,leaks from the aqueduct in the detachment area and piping effects through clays may have also decreased the substrate cohesion.The SGTA complex influence on the Paglia River valley geometry was also hypothesized,underlining the action of landslide through different spatial scales(on-site and off-site)and on different environment features(sediment connectivity,hydrology).Finally,the SGTA appears highly representative of the geomorphic dynamics within the Nature Reserve(i.e.,scientific value)and it could be classified as an active geosite.Since the site was featured by a tourist trail,adequate management strategies must be adopted,considering the educational value and safety issues.展开更多
Many of the beautiful geological features are formed by Jurrasic granites,such as granite picotgraphic stone,granite peak cluster,scouring ditches,miarolitic cavity,islands,beaches,sea caves and so on.There are distin...Many of the beautiful geological features are formed by Jurrasic granites,such as granite picotgraphic stone,granite peak cluster,scouring ditches,miarolitic cavity,islands,beaches,sea caves and so on.There are distinctive Shezu cultural relics and ancient architecttures preserved from Tang and Song Dynasty.From a practical point of view that the development and protection of geoheritage need in accordance with the diversity of landforms and the uniqueness of culture.展开更多
The locality of Lara(Far-North Region,Cameroon)is made up of a pediplain strewn with coalescent plutons.The interaction of internal and external geological processes has contributed to transform the latter into inselb...The locality of Lara(Far-North Region,Cameroon)is made up of a pediplain strewn with coalescent plutons.The interaction of internal and external geological processes has contributed to transform the latter into inselbergs,whose geotouristic values are yet to be studied.Field and laboratory work enabled us to select the geomorphosites through their aesthetic value(particular size and shape)and,geomorphological and geological features.Moreover,it permitted to study and map the geomorphosites using Optic Microscope,Google Earth,GIS software and many other interfaces.Hence,four inselbergs have been selected and studied in the locality of Lara.The petrographic study of these inselbergs shows that granites are the main components of inselbergs and they present a fine to coarse-grained texture,materialized by quartz,micas,plagioclases and alkali feldspars(white and pink in colour).Inselbergs exhibit vertical and parallel networks of diaclases giving them a stratified appearance in some flanks.In addition,on some inselberg limbs and piedmonts,are built tors which contribute to their beauty.The tops of inselbergs,are embellished by several alluring pedestal rocks.On their flanks,shelters of various shapes and sizes(about 12 m length)have developed through the heaps of blocks field.Among the ten shelters selected,some have a fairly high cultural value as they are sacred places for the local population.Moreover,Lara's granitic inselbergs include enclaves(cognate enclaves and xenocrysts)that also significantly improve their geoheritage value.Inselbergs are landforms with high education and aesthetic value that attracted a larger local and foreign population of about 863 visitors between 2017-2019.They constitute an exceptional geoheritage that could attract more tourists in the locality of Lara;but the promotion of geotourism is needed through interpretative panels,marketing of geomorphosites through leaflets,web,media,and geotours,to mention a few.展开更多
This paper applied the theory of TECC(Tourism Environmental Carrying Capacity)into the case of Qixia Planning National Geopark.We adopt new planning framework to do the planning of TECC,in order to make this capacity ...This paper applied the theory of TECC(Tourism Environmental Carrying Capacity)into the case of Qixia Planning National Geopark.We adopt new planning framework to do the planning of TECC,in order to make this capacity plan become a feasible resort for the management of geoparks,rather than a scientific conception.展开更多
This paper is focused on discussing the case of Las Loras UNESCO Global Geopark,in Spain,as an example to show the contribution of Geoparks to the dissemination of science and the relevance of preserving geoheritage b...This paper is focused on discussing the case of Las Loras UNESCO Global Geopark,in Spain,as an example to show the contribution of Geoparks to the dissemination of science and the relevance of preserving geoheritage by implementing simple measures based on communication and prevention.Natural and anthropic hazards derived from climate change are endangering heritage and the well-ness of the society.Geoheritage is vulnerable.Nowadays we are witnessing the destruction of monuments with high emotional significance due to wars,but climate change is also contributing to the loss of the same cultural heritage.Prevention is often the best way to protect geoheritage from disappearing and society is the best agent to implement preventive measures.Citizens are often unaware of the important treasures they have around them.Geoparks have been a great tool to bring awareness in society,since by involving the public in the whole process of recognition and promotion,they protect the space and the cultural and economic values associated with them.It is important to communicate the initiatives taking place in the Geoparks to explain the importance of geology and the risk of losing the geoheritage if natural hazards increase.Las Loras study is a good practice to implement in other Geoparks.展开更多
文摘Academics in Taiwan have been working on geo-conservation for 20 years.Numerous studies focus on investigation,assessment,monitoring and education of special scientific important geoheritages. However,few researches have been done on the issues of local stakeholder participation and community development.The authors choose one of the national-level geoheritages,the Lichi Badland
文摘Geological heritage inventory procedures and templates have been principally emerged from European countries. Each of these countries has developed its proper method of inventory based on its natural heritage, recognized on local and/or regional scales. Natural sites were mainly identified and characterized in a particular geological context, which is usually very unique, valuable and impressive;resulting in the protection of the sites. Madagascar is known internationally as a beautifully landscaped island, but the impressive sites were not cataloged. We carried out a series of field inventory of potential geological sites within the Isalo National Park in southern Madagascar. We invented several inventory sheets in order to record the most detailed information about the sites identified within the park. This is to aid in organizing the park and to establish a sustainable base for the creation of a geopark, and also they help us to build a database for geosites and their classifications. This article suggests a prototype model for inventorying intangible geosites, paleosites and geomorphosites. Our inventory sheets help to identify and to promote geological importance of any sites, not only for academia but also for other sectors such as tourism and conservation.
文摘Malaysia embarks on geoheritage conservation in the late 1970’s with initial listing of important geological sites for conservation.In the late 1980’s the idea of having a more systematic approach was discussed that leading towards the introduction of a better described geosites.However,very little of these endeavours and efforts came to reality in protecting and conserving geoheritage in the country.The introduction of geopark concept to the country in 2000 has brought positive responses from
文摘In recent years,great efforts have been made on the geoparks’application and construction,but there is a shortage of research on the theories and methodologies of geoheritage investigation and assessment.Based on the summaries of having finished geoheritage investtigation and assessment and geopark construction projects,some key technologic methods analyzed in this paper are as follows.
文摘There are more than 30 fossil-dominated geoparks established in China.Most of them are of high scientific values.Compared to landscape-dominated geoparks,the fossil-dominated ones generally lack of charming natural sceneries,but the abundant and exquisite preserved fossils in geoparks are very attractive to the public.In order to protect and exploit these fossils,the evaluation plays an important role in the geopark construction.Ningcheng geopark is famous for the Mesozoic Daohugou biota.The fossil assemblage is different from Jehol biota,which attracts many experts.
文摘The Ongniud Geopark in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has rich geoheritage resources,such as granite landform,river landform,sand-accumulated landform,structural feature,and waterscape.On the basis of detailed researches,the geoheritage resources are divided into four categories,i.e.fossil heritage,structural geoheritage,geomorphological heritage,and waterscape.The monomers or types of geoheritage resources are taken as the objects of evaluation.The Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP)method is used to evaluate the geoheritage resources.The results showed that the Ongniud Geopark includes 1 world-class geosite,3 national geosites and 7 provincial geosites.The results deduced by the authors can help understand the geoheritage resources in the Ongniud Geopark,and also provide a basis for the protection,development and utilization of geoheritage as well as the planning and management of the geopark.
文摘One of the most distinguished sandstone geoheritage resources in the Khorat Plateau is Hin Chang Si located in the Nam Phong National Park, Khon Kaen Province. The clastic sedimentary rocks of the Phra Wihan Formation of the Khorat Group covered this area. As a result of the lithologic study, the Hin Chang Si consists of pebbly sandstone, moderately sorted medium- to coarse-grained sandstone, and a small amount of siltstone interbedded with laminated shale. The characteristics (colors, cementation, and degrees of weathering) divided sandstones into two groups, including white grain-supported sandstone with silica cement and matrix-supported sandstone with Fe-rich cement. In addition, these sandstones present primary sedimentary structures, which comprise tabular cross-bedding and normal grading as well as bioturbation. Hin Chang Si demonstrates many geomorphological features, including cliffs, potholes, rock pillars, polygonal cracks, caves, tafoni, runnels, and natural arches according to inventory. The weathering and degradation processes in humid tropical conditions are the main processes that caused these geomorphological features. Whereas many primary factors affected various types of morphology that are composed of joints, folds, and faults. The national park provides the natural trail map, tourism information, and biodiversity data to visitors;however, geological information about sandstone landforms should be actualized for geotourism development.
文摘Pendawa Hill is located in Jering,Sleman,Yogyakarta.It is one of the hills that formed by diorite intrusion(Miocene)and intruded claystone of Nanggulan Formation Ages of Eocene.In this area will be built a simple housing and open some of the western side of the Pendawa Hill.So that exposes some of the lithology on the Pendawa Hill.The beauty of the rare outcrop in the Pendawa Hill,Jering,Sleman,than the authors proposes that some of the area has preserved to become the geoheritage.Then it will be planned that the construction of simple housing is integrated with geological touriem objectsin this area.There are Yogyakarta Geoheritage areas,among others:pillow lava in Berbah-Sleman,tuff breccia in Candi Ijo-Sleman,Eocene Limestone in Sleman,Nglanggran Old Volcanic in Nglanggran-Gunungkidul,Batur old Volcanic in Gunungkidul,Burrow Fossils in Kali Ngalang-Gunungkidul,Barchan sand-done in Bantul,Kiskendo Cave in Kulon Progo and Mangan mine in Kulon Progo.
文摘The study is based on a bibliometric analysis of scientific knowledge on geoheritage,geotourism,geoconservation and geoparks in Africa,using data from the Scopus database for the period 1999-2022.The results reveal an exponential growth in research in these fields,characterised by two distinct phases,while highlighting the remarkable productivity of certain African countries,such as Morocco,South Africa,Egypt and Ethiopia.These results provide an overview of the trend in research on geoheritage,geoconservation,geotourism and geoparks in Africa,and make it possible to monitor the evolution of scientific research and identify research priorities across the continent.This approach is proving extremely useful in providing crucial information to the research community,practitioners and decision-makers who are seeking to understand the dynamics of these disciplines in Africa,and wish to actively contribute to their development.
基金supported by Portuguese national funding awarded by FCT—Foundation for Science and Technology,I.P.,projects UIDB/04683/2020 and UIDP/04683/2020a grant from the Palaeontology,Geoheritage and Applications European Master Program(Erasmus+Programme of the European Union)conceded to the first author。
文摘Resource extraction and nature conservation are often seen as opposing concepts.Traditionally,from the viewpoint of nature conservationists,they are only positively associated when rehabilitation efforts are made to restore biodiversity in degraded lands due to extractive activities.Despite these conflicting relationships,in UNESCO Global Geoparks(UGGps),mining and quarrying can act as opening windows in the Earth’s surface exposing geoheritage.
文摘2016 marked a milestone in the development of the principles and practice of Geodiversity,Geoheritage and related conservation through the establishment of IUGS’s new International Commission on Geoheritage(ICG)at the 35th International Geological Congress in Cape Town(29th August to 2nd September 2016).This broad subject is fundamental to society’s interaction with the geological sciences,as it concerns all aspects of geological materials and processes,both in a natural and a cultural context and their intrinsic importance for a great range of human activities,including research,education,outreach,cultural value,sustainable development and as part of a shared natural and cultural heritage to be safeguarded for future generations.The establishment of ICG enables the Union to take a true leadership role in this rapidly developing field.
文摘This note is to bring to your attention a new publication from ProGEO,the European Association for Conservation of the Geological Heritage–an affiliated body of IUGS.This volume,Geoheritage in Europe,has just been published.Details can be found on the ProGEO website at http://www.progeo.se/.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41572009)the State Key Laboratory of Palaeobiology and Stratigraphy,Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology,CAS(No.173121)
文摘The Jehol fauna was initially represented by a bony fish,concostracan and an insect,as a Lycoptera davidi-Eosestheria-Ephemeropsis trisetalis association,but since the researches of recent decades,the Jehol Biota is now completely different from the past low-diversity,and encompasses a native terrestrial biota that includes many well-preserved vertebrates,invertebrates and plants.There are more than 20 important biological categories,thousands of taphonomically unusual fossils,especially noted for the wide variety of biological tissues.The Jehol Biota has caused a sensation in the world with its wide distribution,large quantity,great variety,fine preservation and detailed information,which records the rise and fall of the numerous taxa,and provides significant evidence for three origins:of birds,eutherian mammals,and angiosperms.The Jehol Biota is a highlight of basic scientific research in China,and we honor it as a world-class fossil treasury and"a Mesozoic Pompeii".
文摘This paper introduced fossil resources,geographical settings and significance of Zigong Global Geopark.In addition,in the long history of local well salt production,remarkable ten great science and technology inventions were created,and numerous well salt production relics were perfectly preserved,thus they have high scientific value and significance.On the basis of field survey and detailed researches,the authors analyzed geological settings in the geopark and significance in depth.The results deduced by the authors can help understand the geoheritage resources in Zigong Global Geopark,and also provide a basis for the protection,development and utilization of geoheritage as well as the planning and management of the geopark.
文摘A geopark is a scientific theme park with the main body of geoheritage and is usually of significance of scientific research.Scientific research on geoparks may provide a sound basis for geoheritage conservation;enhance the scientificity of geoscience popularization and interpretation.In turn,it can promote the development of geosciences,technologies and other related disciplines.
文摘Italy is characterized by widespread geomorphological instability,among which landslides leave impressive marks on the landscape.Nevertheless,landslide bodies may represent key sites for thematic and educational itineraries,especially in protected areas,where their management becomes an important issue.Our study focuses on the"Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve"(Central Apennines,Italy),where iconic landslides are present.Here,the"Scialimata Grande di Torre Alfina"landslide(SGTA)is listed in the regional Geosite database.This work aims to propose a multiscale procedure for landslide analysis,in terms of both hazard sources but also educational and geoheritage enhancement opportunities in natural reserves.After performing a Landslide Susceptibility conditional Analysis(LSA)for the reserve territory,attention was focused on the SGTA,to define properly its features and morphodynamics.A multi-disciplinary approach was adopted,by applying both remote sensing(UAV structure from motion,Photointerpretation)and field survey(geomorphological and GPS monitoring).From the LSA,based on drainage density,curvature,and slope triggering factors,the road and trail susceptibility maps were derived,as base tools for future risk assessments and trail paths management within the reserve.At the SGTA scale,the monitoring showed a displacement of up to 23 m during the time interval between 2015 and 2018.The landslide dynamics seem to be driven by alternating dry and extremely wet periods;moreover,leaks from the aqueduct in the detachment area and piping effects through clays may have also decreased the substrate cohesion.The SGTA complex influence on the Paglia River valley geometry was also hypothesized,underlining the action of landslide through different spatial scales(on-site and off-site)and on different environment features(sediment connectivity,hydrology).Finally,the SGTA appears highly representative of the geomorphic dynamics within the Nature Reserve(i.e.,scientific value)and it could be classified as an active geosite.Since the site was featured by a tourist trail,adequate management strategies must be adopted,considering the educational value and safety issues.
文摘Many of the beautiful geological features are formed by Jurrasic granites,such as granite picotgraphic stone,granite peak cluster,scouring ditches,miarolitic cavity,islands,beaches,sea caves and so on.There are distinctive Shezu cultural relics and ancient architecttures preserved from Tang and Song Dynasty.From a practical point of view that the development and protection of geoheritage need in accordance with the diversity of landforms and the uniqueness of culture.
文摘The locality of Lara(Far-North Region,Cameroon)is made up of a pediplain strewn with coalescent plutons.The interaction of internal and external geological processes has contributed to transform the latter into inselbergs,whose geotouristic values are yet to be studied.Field and laboratory work enabled us to select the geomorphosites through their aesthetic value(particular size and shape)and,geomorphological and geological features.Moreover,it permitted to study and map the geomorphosites using Optic Microscope,Google Earth,GIS software and many other interfaces.Hence,four inselbergs have been selected and studied in the locality of Lara.The petrographic study of these inselbergs shows that granites are the main components of inselbergs and they present a fine to coarse-grained texture,materialized by quartz,micas,plagioclases and alkali feldspars(white and pink in colour).Inselbergs exhibit vertical and parallel networks of diaclases giving them a stratified appearance in some flanks.In addition,on some inselberg limbs and piedmonts,are built tors which contribute to their beauty.The tops of inselbergs,are embellished by several alluring pedestal rocks.On their flanks,shelters of various shapes and sizes(about 12 m length)have developed through the heaps of blocks field.Among the ten shelters selected,some have a fairly high cultural value as they are sacred places for the local population.Moreover,Lara's granitic inselbergs include enclaves(cognate enclaves and xenocrysts)that also significantly improve their geoheritage value.Inselbergs are landforms with high education and aesthetic value that attracted a larger local and foreign population of about 863 visitors between 2017-2019.They constitute an exceptional geoheritage that could attract more tourists in the locality of Lara;but the promotion of geotourism is needed through interpretative panels,marketing of geomorphosites through leaflets,web,media,and geotours,to mention a few.
文摘This paper applied the theory of TECC(Tourism Environmental Carrying Capacity)into the case of Qixia Planning National Geopark.We adopt new planning framework to do the planning of TECC,in order to make this capacity plan become a feasible resort for the management of geoparks,rather than a scientific conception.
文摘This paper is focused on discussing the case of Las Loras UNESCO Global Geopark,in Spain,as an example to show the contribution of Geoparks to the dissemination of science and the relevance of preserving geoheritage by implementing simple measures based on communication and prevention.Natural and anthropic hazards derived from climate change are endangering heritage and the well-ness of the society.Geoheritage is vulnerable.Nowadays we are witnessing the destruction of monuments with high emotional significance due to wars,but climate change is also contributing to the loss of the same cultural heritage.Prevention is often the best way to protect geoheritage from disappearing and society is the best agent to implement preventive measures.Citizens are often unaware of the important treasures they have around them.Geoparks have been a great tool to bring awareness in society,since by involving the public in the whole process of recognition and promotion,they protect the space and the cultural and economic values associated with them.It is important to communicate the initiatives taking place in the Geoparks to explain the importance of geology and the risk of losing the geoheritage if natural hazards increase.Las Loras study is a good practice to implement in other Geoparks.
