Scientific values of landforms as the basis for the declaration of protected sites (a case study of Mt. Kraví hora in the Novohardské hory Mts., Czech Republic)

Abstract

Abstract. Environmental geomorphology contributes significantly to understanding of the relationship between the effects of human activities, landforms, and geomorphologic processes as well as offers practical solutions for demands of application sphere. This article presents information about scientific values on unique sites -Mt. Kraví hora in the Novohradské hory Mts. (the Czech Republic). The study locality represents an area, which had restricted access prior to 1989 and it is also one of the reasons why the scientific value of the site was preserved in perfect form. Among the preserved scientific values rank landforms such as castle koppies, frost-riven cliffs, blockfields, a mushroom's rock, etc. These perfectly preserved landforms (scientific values) sites led to the declaration of the site as a Geomorphologically Significant Site in the Czech Geological Survey of 2002.

Geoparks and Education: UNESCO Global Geopark Villuercas-Ibores-Jara as a Case Study in Spain

“…These aspects are confirmed by the study conducted by Azman et al [42] in which these authors highlight how instruction in environmental issues within the context of the geopark makes a positive contribution to young people's awareness. In turn, they report that local people with an understanding of the geopark and its resources become guardians of their natural and cultural heritage [42,71,72]. Elsewhere, the studies conducted by Fassoulas and Zouros and Stoffelen stresses the importance of knowledge of the local area for engaging people in the geopark's management processes [10,11], whereby a population that has received a basic education in environmental matters will make a positive contribution to countryside protection and management.…”