The Geoheritage of the South-Eastern Frontal Zone of the Middle Atlas (Morocco): First Inventory and Assessment

Ech-charay, Kawtar; Boumir, Khadija; Ouarhache, Driss; Ouaskou, Mustapha; Marzouki, Anass

doi:10.1007/s12371-022-00736-2

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“…This indicates that geoheritage/geosite assessment is strongly related to geotourism in the aforementioned publications. To be more specific, the absolute majority of these papers discuss the specific values of the assessed geosites in terms of geoconservation, geotourism, and sustainable development, adopting some already defined and widely accepted geosite or geoheritage assessment methods [36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52]. A brief overview of the most cited assessment methods is given below.…”

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Linking Geoheritage or Geosite Assessment Results with Geotourism Potential and Development: A Literature Review

Štrba,

Vravcová,

Podoláková

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Geotourism is sustainable tourism form which is primarily based on the existence of geoheritage. Many research studies have been devoted to assessing geoheritage in last two decades, from various perspectives. Depending on the assessment methods and results, authors of such studies often refer to potential geotourism development based on specific geoheritage values. This paper, based on a study and analysis of relevant literature retrieved from WoS and Scopus databases, focuses on assessment criteria and their relevance to geotourism development for the general public. The results show that the absolute majority of assessment methods are probably of high importance for experts. However, in terms of effective application of the assessment results to sustainable geotourism development, different criteria should be used, including visual attractiveness, uniqueness, accessibility, safety, and the possibility of gaining knowledge. In this regard, extensive research is required on how geoheritage and its interpretation appeal to visitors, especially among the lay public.

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Linking Geoheritage or Geosite Assessment Results with Geotourism Potential and Development: A Literature Review

Štrba,

Vravcová,

Podoláková

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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“…Despite the numerous achievements in the international research of geoheritage, geoconservation, geodiversity, geoparks, and geotourism made during the three past decades [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8], the inventory of geosites still remains on the agenda [9][10][11]. Finding new heritage objects of this kind is especially urgent for large and geologically rich territories, the geoheritage of which has not been explored extensively.…”

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Neverovsky Palaeoreef and Associated Deep-Marine Facies: High-Value Late Devonian Geoheritage from the Rudny Altai

Gutak,

Ruban

2024

Heritage

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The Rudny Altai is a western segment of the Altai orogenic belt. Its geological richness makes its geoheritage exploration an urgent matter. Investigations in the Loktevsky District (Altai Region, Russian Federation) have led to the finding of three notable localities, which are proposed as geosites. Field investigations and both qualitative and semi-quantitative (scoring by criteria) studies were carried out to characterize and value the geoheritage properties of these localities. The Neverovsky palaeoreef is a relatively large geosite, representing a Frasnian reef developed on a volcanic edifice. The Zolotukha section and the Razdolnoe section are smaller geosites representing deep-marine facies of the Giventian–Frasnian transition and the late Frasnian, respectively. Seven geoheritage types are established in the Neverovsky palaeoreef, and four geoheritage types are established in the other two geosites. Examination of rarity, accessibility, vulnerability, and other properties allows the ranking of the Neverovsky palaeoreef globally and the other two geosites regionally. The three proposed geosites need special geoconservation measures (especially regarding their rich fossil content). The palaeoreef can be used for the promotion of local tourism.

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“…There has been a strong focus on regional geosite inventories, including criteria for geotouristic value assessment [21,[31][32][33]. Inventories have enabled identification of sites with geotourism potential and have often been accompanied by calls for geopark designation, e.g., [34][35][36][37][38][39][40]. However, there has generally been a lack of research on actual and potential constraints and outcomes, visitor motivations and preferences, the challenges faced by destination managers, the impacts of geotourism on the natural environment, and economic and social issues [15,41,42].…”

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Climate Change and Geotourism: Impacts, Challenges, and Opportunities

Gordon

2023

Tourism and Hospitality

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Climate change and rising sea levels present significant challenges for geotourism destinations and activities. Accelerated changes in geomorphological processes threaten or diminish both the physical existence and aesthetic qualities of geoheritage assets, and hence the visitor experience, as well as presenting increased or new risks from natural hazards. This is particularly a concern in mountain and coastal areas, and also where greater extremes of temperature and precipitation affect visitor comfort. A literature review was conducted to assess the extent to which the consequences of climate change have been recognised in geotourism research. With the exception of glacier-based geotourism, few studies have considered the impacts of climate change and reported the planning or development of adaptation measures. However, the didactic potential of geotourism in raising awareness of climate change has been commonly recognised. A review of the wider tourism literature identified additional destination-supply and visitor-demand issues that will affect the sustainability of geotourism in the face of climate change. These include changes in visitor motivations, travel behaviour, perceptions of destination image, and reactions to local, national, and international mitigation and adaptation responses, as well as geoethical considerations around carbon footprints and sustainable modes of travel. Situating geotourism within a broader body of multidisciplinary tourism research should help inform adaptation strategies in conjunction with measures to adapt to the physical impacts of climate change on geotourism sites.

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The Geoheritage of the South-Eastern Frontal Zone of the Middle Atlas (Morocco): First Inventory and Assessment

Cited by 9 publications

References 51 publications

Linking Geoheritage or Geosite Assessment Results with Geotourism Potential and Development: A Literature Review

Linking Geoheritage or Geosite Assessment Results with Geotourism Potential and Development: A Literature Review

Neverovsky Palaeoreef and Associated Deep-Marine Facies: High-Value Late Devonian Geoheritage from the Rudny Altai

Climate Change and Geotourism: Impacts, Challenges, and Opportunities

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