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Record Nr.

UNISA996211340703316

Titolo

Geoheritage

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin : , : Springer

ISSN

1867-2485

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource

Disciplina

554.237

Soggetti

Geology

Landscape protection

Conservation of natural resources

Géologie

Paysages - Protection

Conservation des ressources naturelles

Revistes electròniques.

Periodicals.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Periodico

Note generali

Refereed/Peer-reviewed

Sommario/riassunto

This journal details all aspects of our global geoheritage, both in situ and portable. It examines conservation of sites and materials--use, protection and practical heritage management--as well as its interpretation through education, training and tourism. The journal covers all aspects of geoheritage and its protection. Key topics include: - Identification, characterization, quantification and management of geoheritage - Integration of biodiversity and geodiversity in nature conservation and land-use policies - Geological heritage, sustainable development, community action, practical initiatives and tourism - Geoparks: creation, management and outputs - Conservation in the natural world, Man-made and natural impacts, climate change; - Geotourism definitions, methodologies, and case studies - Pedagogical use of geological heritage: publications, teaching media, trails, centers, on-site museums.