Assessment of the Geotouristic Values of Devil's Town, Serbia

Vukoičić, Danijela; Srećković-Batoćanin, Danica; Valjarević, Aleksandar; Ristić, Dušan; Nikolić, Milena; Valjarević, Dragana

doi:10.4154/gc.2021.11

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“…where 0 ≤ SIAVi ≤1 SIAVi presents 15 subindicators of additional values (i = 1, ..., 15) (Vujičić et al, 2011;Vukoičić et al, 2018;Vukoičić et al, 2021).…”

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Evaluation and Valorization of Geoheritage of the Mount Rogozna Area (Serbia)

Petrović¹,

MILINČIĆ²,

Vukoičić³

et al. 2023

Carpathian J. Earth Environ. Sci.

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Due to its unique geology, relief, and extensive hydrologic network, Mount Rogozna has been chosen as a case study for the quantification of geodiversity. The study consists of two interconnected parts. The first part demonstrates the application of the geodiversity evaluation method using the geodiversity index, whereas the second part deals with the evaluation of the geoheritage objects of the studied area. The methodology for calculating geodiversity index that was applied in this research was modified due to the size of the studied area. The geodiversity index is calculated based on the number of abiotic elements and the roughness of the relief within the studied area. Mount Rogozna, with an area of 818.26 km2, has been studied and processed using a network of spatial polygons of 500 × 500 m and using different maps. The second part of the research deals with the evaluation of geoheritage objects, applying the Geosite Assess-ment Model. The obtained results demonstrate that geoheritage objects are not always located in places with high values of the geodiversity index. This is proven by the fact that 5 out of 7 geoheritage sites are located in areas with low geodiversity values. The obtained qualitative and quantitative data with maps showing the distribution of geodiversity can serve as a starting point for the development of a planning and management strategy, but also as the example of good practice for possible further application in the quan-tification of geodiversity in this part of Serbia, and beyond its borders as well.

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“…where 0 ≤ SIAVi ≤1 SIAVi presents 15 subindicators of additional values (i = 1, ..., 15) (Vujičić et al, 2011;Vukoičić et al, 2018;Vukoičić et al, 2021).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation and Valorization of Geoheritage of the Mount Rogozna Area (Serbia)

Petrović¹,

MILINČIĆ²,

Vukoičić³

et al. 2023

Carpathian J. Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…Along the middle section of the railway, between Prokuplje and Kuršumlija, lies the protected habitat "Bresničić Saltmarsh", with more than 32 bird species, six amphibian species, seven reptile species, and more than 70 plant species (Figure 2a). Of particular note is the category I Nature Monument Devil's Town (67 ha) (Figure 2b,c), a unique geomorphological phenomenon in Serbia created as a result of distinct erosive processes [84,85]. Comprising 202 earthen figures of varying shapes and dimensions (ranging from 2 to 15 m in height and 0.5 to 3 m in width) crowned with stone caps, Devil's Town was Serbia's nominee for the selection of the "7 Natural Wonders of the World" and is under consideration for inclusion in the UNESCO world natural heritage sites [85].…”

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“…Of particular note is the category I Nature Monument Devil's Town (67 ha) (Figure 2b,c), a unique geomorphological phenomenon in Serbia created as a result of distinct erosive processes [84,85]. Comprising 202 earthen figures of varying shapes and dimensions (ranging from 2 to 15 m in height and 0.5 to 3 m in width) crowned with stone caps, Devil's Town was Serbia's nominee for the selection of the "7 Natural Wonders of the World" and is under consideration for inclusion in the UNESCO world natural heritage sites [85]. Expanding the protected area in the wider railway zone is currently underway, incorporating the Nature Monument "Devil's Town" along with specific geomorphological features and paleovolcanic mounds in the Kosanica area.…”

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confidence: 99%

Transformation of Abandoned Railways into Tourist Itineraries/Routes: Model of Revitalization of Marginal Rural Areas

Ristić,

Vukoičić,

Ivanović

et al. 2024

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Railways that were once utilized by conventional speed trains but now lay technologically outdated and neglected are scarcely in use today, with many lying abandoned. These rail networks sprawl across vast areas, posing a substantial impediment to sustainable land use and management. Our research advocates for the adoption of tourist itinerary/route as a viable model for the transformation of abandoned railways into sustainable and functional systems. This innovative concept involves repurposing abandoned railways into tourist itineraries with the aim of utilizing them for tourism and commercial ventures. Recognizing a knowledge gap, particularly the absence of scientifically grounded models, on a selected case study (abandoned regional railway number 223 in the Toplica District, Serbia), we develop and present a model for the identification and Tourist Evaluation of Abandoned Railways (TEAR model). The defined model comprises a total of 27 sub-indicators categorized into four groups of indicators: natural tourist values (NV), anthropogenic tourist values (AV), tourist attractiveness of the railway (TA), and functional values (FV). The findings from the TEAR model suggest that the abandoned railway holds significant tourism value, with a rating of ≥0.7. Specifically, three sets of indicators—NV, AV, and TA—indicate a high level of tourist values (≥0.7), while FV falls within a moderate range of tourist values (0.4 ≤ V < 0.7). This endeavor not only supports sustainable local and regional development but also contributes to the enhancement of rural landscapes and the revitalization of rural areas. Importantly, this initiative aligns directly and indirectly with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), thus fostering progress towards broader economic, societal, and environmental objectives.

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“…For each region a main specialization is chosen, which combines 2 forms of tourism, and a supplementary specialization, aiming to include up to 4 additional alternative forms of tourism. However, the specialization established in this way does not limit the development of the regions and sub-regions only in this direction, as they retain the possibility to develop other specialized forms of tourism, depending on the desire of the stakeholders and the resources at their disposal [16], [17], [18]. Detailed information on tourist regions and their main and supplementary specialization is presented in Appendix 1, but it is important to note that among the alternative forms of tourism, cultural tourism is widely used, which is a common characteristic of the main specialization of six of the nine tourist regions.…”

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Sustainable development of destination Bulgaria through alternative forms of tourism

Bozhinova

Georgieva

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The idea of sustainable development of tourism is among the most significant trends in this sector globally. In Bulgaria, it is included in the National Strategy for Sustainable Development of Tourism in the Republic of Bulgaria. In the current economic, health and social situation, interest in the sustainable development of destination Bulgaria has strengthened. The current situation creates conditions to update and improve the product portfolio of destination Bulgaria, focusing efforts on using the possibilities of alternative forms of tourism, which find their interpretation in the tourist regionalization of the country and the formation of tourist routes with specialized destinations. The research aims to confirm the possibility of sustainable development of destination Bulgaria through the use of products related to alternative forms of tourism. The study object is the tourism destination Bulgaria’s sustainable development. For the needs of the research, standard scientific methods are used. The stated research tasks support the thesis that the use of specialized forms of tourism in the formation of the product portfolio of destination Bulgaria can contribute to its sustainable development. As a result, the need to use the potential of destination management organizations and the importance of sustainability certification systems is confirmed.

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Assessment of the Geotouristic Values of Devil's Town, Serbia

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Evaluation and Valorization of Geoheritage of the Mount Rogozna Area (Serbia)

Evaluation and Valorization of Geoheritage of the Mount Rogozna Area (Serbia)

Transformation of Abandoned Railways into Tourist Itineraries/Routes: Model of Revitalization of Marginal Rural Areas

Sustainable development of destination Bulgaria through alternative forms of tourism

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