Examining Community Engagement in Heritage Conservation Through Geopark Experiences from The Asia Pacific Region

Halim, Sharina Abdul; Ishak, Nor Azizah

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“…However, Hose and Vasiljević (2012, p. 31) point out that "the interplay between the use of geological resources, geoscientific research, geoconservation and geotourism can be considered more complex than many authors acknowledge" [15]. A geopark cannot succeed without the support of the local community, since it depends on local actors' initiatives and voluntary declaration [16,17]. Pásková (2009, p. 15) aptly describes the geopark as "a creative link between the landscape and its inhabitants and visitors, between its ancient past and distant future, between science and play" [12].…”

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“…However, the declaration of a global geopark must not cause the local community to be left out of decision making because of increasing the territory's attractiveness. Halim and Ishak (2017) state that geoparks should be exclusively rural regions. Although this is true in most cases, several functioning geoparks exist in urban environments, e.g., the Hong Kong Geopark or the English Riviera Geopark [16].…”

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“…Halim and Ishak (2017) state that geoparks should be exclusively rural regions. Although this is true in most cases, several functioning geoparks exist in urban environments, e.g., the Hong Kong Geopark or the English Riviera Geopark [16].…”

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Structure of Sustainable Management of Geoparks through Multi-Criteria Methods

Kornecká,

Molokáč,

Gregorová

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Sustainability

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Geoparks, as a modern product of geotourism and territorial management, currently represent a new way of protecting and preserving geoheritage, which is closely related to knowledge and education. They increase general awareness of the value of the Earth and, on the other hand, represent the support and development of the territory. The fulfillment of geopark goals, together with their purpose and activities, emphasizes the need for an effective management structure and function of the whole. This research aimed at clarifying the management issues of geoparks, and defined management areas derived from essential geopark functions. Based on determining management areas and their specifics, the task is to define a suitable management structure applicable in geoparks, representing a supporting link in creating plans and management methods. The task involves a multi-criteria decision-making method to define an appropriate management structure for the geopark. This method helped to define three key areas of management, such as marketing management, cooperation management and, last but not least, destination management. Of course, this does not mean that other areas of management are not important, as they represent an inseparable support structure in management. The usability of the results of this article can serve as support in the creation of management plans, and also indicates priorities in deciding which way to proceed in the management of geoparks as specific entities.

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“…Both Pulau Dayang Bunting and Sungai Kilim are included in Langkawi Geopark, which is comprised of the Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park and the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, respectively (Mohd Fauzi et al 2018). The establishment of geoparks exemplifies a sustainable development strategy that is not only balanced in terms of socioeconomic and cultural progress, but also in terms of the preservation of geoheritage (Halim and Ishak 2017). The mangrove forest in Langkawi covers approximately 3,142 ha, serves as a shelter and feeding ground for fish and shellfish, indirectly providing protein source to local communities, and offers significant value in the cultural, recreational, and ecotourism industries (Abdullah Halim et al 2019).…”

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Spatial variability of organic matter in two mangrove ecosystems in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

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PARDI,

SINGH

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Biodiversitas

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Abstract. Ramli R, Pardi F, Singh HR, Roslani MA, Aziz KNA, Kamaruddin SA. 2024. Spatial variability of organic matter in two mangrove ecosystems in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. Biodiversitas 25: 329-336. Organic matter is a crucial factor influencing mangroves' structure and species composition. The present study aimed to assess and compare the organic matter content in the sediment of Pulau Dayang Bunting and Sungai Kilim mangroves ecosystem in Langkawi, Kedah. The spatial variation of the organic matter contents was measured from the sediment at different zones in a line transect at each location. The mean of organic matter content recorded in the Pulau Dayang Bunting mangroves community was recorded from 13.67% to 15.74% and 13.06% to 16.57% in the Sungai Kilim mangrove community which were classified in the medium category. Results of Two-way ANOVA analysis revealed significant differences in the organic matter content between mangroves communities and only organic matter content in Station 2 was significantly different at the lower, middle, and upper zones (ANOVA one way, P<0.05). Only salinity has a negative correlation with the organic matter content in the study area (r (34) = [-0.41], p = [0.014]). The upper zones exhibited a greater concentration of organic matter due to enhanced accumulation facilitated by the vertical water mixing. Mangroves age, vegetation density, salinity, and sediment types are also crucial factors in maintaining organic matter content in the mangrove ecosystem.

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Natural Heritage, Participatory Democracy and UNESCO: a Structure of Disillusionment?

Babou¹

2019

UNESCO Global Geoparks

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Examining Community Engagement in Heritage Conservation Through Geopark Experiences from The Asia Pacific Region

Abstract: Conserving heritage is significant because it reflects and builds local community identities, assists in promoting sustainability

Cited by 25 publications

References 39 publications

Structure of Sustainable Management of Geoparks through Multi-Criteria Methods

Structure of Sustainable Management of Geoparks through Multi-Criteria Methods

Spatial variability of organic matter in two mangrove ecosystems in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

Natural Heritage, Participatory Democracy and UNESCO: a Structure of Disillusionment?

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