Global Geographical Heritage, Geoparks and Geotourism.

0544009 - ÚGN 2022 RIV SG eng M - Monography Chapter
Kubalíková, Lucie - Kirchner, Karel - Bajer, A.
Geomorphological Resources for Geoeducation and Geotourism.
Global Geographical Heritage, Geoparks and Geotourism.. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., 2021 - (Singh, R.; Wei, D.; Anand, S.), s. 343-358. ISBN 978-981-15-4955-7
R&D Projects: GA TA ČR(CZ) TL02000219
Institutional support: RVO:68145535
Keywords : geotourism * geoeducation * geomorphological processes * anthropogenic landforms * heritage concepts
OECD category: Physical geography
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-15-4956-4

Geodiversity are considered the main resource for geotourist and geoeducational activities, which are closely related. Geoeducation can help to increase recognition of geodiversity and geoheritage at all the levels. Sustainable geotourism development can make the geoeducational resources more accessible and available. A specific position within said resources is occupied by geomorphological features. While the geotourist and geoeducational importance of landforms is indisputable (e.g. scientific, aesthetical, cultural values), the geomorphological processes are sometimes considered hazards and not resources for such activities. The example from Kokomeren valley (Kyrgyzstan) shows that even an active process can serve geotourist and geoeducationl purposes. Another specific issue of geomorphological resources is represented by anthropogenic landforms - their potential for geotourist and geoeducational activities is undeniable which is supported by several examples from all over the world.
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