Bege Bahia: the Calcrete Known as Brazilian Travertine
Geoheritage,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Language: Английский
Towards a comprehensive geodiversity - Biodiversity nexus in terrestrial ecosystems
Earth-Science Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 105075 - 105075
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
New horizons in geodiversity and geoheritage research: Bridging science, conservation, and development
Moravian Geographical Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(1), P. 2 - 6
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
Geodiversity
and
geoheritage
research
has
gained
increasing
prominence
in
natural
social
sciences,
reflecting
their
critical
role
nature
conservation,
regional
development,
geosystem
services,
environmental
change.
Given
the
inter-
transdisciplinary
character
of
geodiversity
studies,
a
notable
shift
from
basic
mapping,
description
assessment
particular
geosites
to
more
advanced
sophisticated
methods
approaches
is
evident
during
last
years.
Emerging
themes
include
quantitative
analyses
geodiversity-biodiversity
relationships,
dynamics
geomorphosites,
innovative
degradation
risk
methodologies
tailored
varying
conditions,
geotourism
assessments
specific
areas,
application
concepts
policy
management.
Additionally,
integrating
GIS
IT
tools
enhanced
evaluation
elements
landscape
structures
ecosystem
services.
This
article
provides
brief
reflection
on
new
directions
serves
as
an
introduction
Special
Issue
Moravian
Geographical
Reports
‘Geodiversity
Geoheritage:
Bridging
Science,
Conservation,
Development’.
Generally,
it
can
be
stated
that
papers
included
this
special
issue
reflect
necessity
interdisciplinary
address
contemporary
challenges
conservation
Language: Английский
Geodiversity for science and society
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
382(2269)
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Geodiversity'
defines
the
diversity
of
Earth's
surface
and
subsurface,
comprising
features
processes
across
geology
(including
soil),
hydrology
geomorphology
(i.e.geodiversity
elements).Geodiversity
underpins
systems
that
support
living
natural
world:
it
is
steadfast,
resolute
partnership
humans
biodiversity,
providing
what
planet
needs
to
life
many
materials
we
rely
on
in
our
daily
lives.Its
value
also
inherent,
with
geoheritage
sites
enjoyed
world.Humans
have
always
had
a
close
cultural
connection
geodiversity
its
elements,
important
role
was
highlighted
1990s
relation
'geoindicators'
[1].Yet
only
recently
importance
considering
has
been
more
widely
deeply
discussed.This
not
least
because
emerging
unsustainable
human
changes
threaten
globally.While
climate
biodiversity
are
now
routinely
included
international
conventions
policy
briefings
(e.g.
form
'essential
variables'),
abiotic
variables
other
than
largely
overlooked.This
risks
biased
or
inadequate
management
decisions
around
subsurface
resources,
as
well
incomplete
ecological
analyses
may
impair
conservation.To
move
these
discussions
forwards,
applied
for
Royal
Society
Hooke
Theo
Murphy
funding
meeting
experts
several
facets
research.We
were
awarded
2019,
hoping
spring
2020
meeting,
but
all
know
happened
then.Instead
transferring
online,
decided
wait
until
could
Language: Английский
Neverovsky Palaeoreef and Associated Deep-Marine Facies: High-Value Late Devonian Geoheritage from the Rudny Altai
Jaroslav M. Gutak,
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Dmitry A. Ruban
No information about this author
Heritage,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(5), P. 2385 - 2398
Published: May 1, 2024
The
Rudny
Altai
is
a
western
segment
of
the
orogenic
belt.
Its
geological
richness
makes
its
geoheritage
exploration
an
urgent
matter.
Investigations
in
Loktevsky
District
(Altai
Region,
Russian
Federation)
have
led
to
finding
three
notable
localities,
which
are
proposed
as
geosites.
Field
investigations
and
both
qualitative
semi-quantitative
(scoring
by
criteria)
studies
were
carried
out
characterize
value
properties
these
localities.
Neverovsky
palaeoreef
relatively
large
geosite,
representing
Frasnian
reef
developed
on
volcanic
edifice.
Zolotukha
section
Razdolnoe
smaller
geosites
deep-marine
facies
Giventian–Frasnian
transition
late
Frasnian,
respectively.
Seven
types
established
palaeoreef,
four
other
two
Examination
rarity,
accessibility,
vulnerability,
allows
ranking
globally
regionally.
need
special
geoconservation
measures
(especially
regarding
their
rich
fossil
content).
can
be
used
for
promotion
local
tourism.
Language: Английский
Effectiveness of Adjacent and Bivariate Maps in Communicating Global Sensitivity Analysis for Geodiversity Assessment
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 199 - 199
Published: June 13, 2024
This
study
compares
adjacent
and
bivariate
maps
in
communicating
variance-based
global
sensitivity
analysis
(GSA)
results
for
a
geodiversity
assessment
spatial
multi-criteria
model
examines
the
influence
of
prior
exposure
to
map
reading
skills
on
interpretation.
It
analyzes
quality
interpretation,
confidence
levels,
communication
effectiveness.
The
findings
indicate
that
there
is
no
significant
difference
interpretation
or
levels
between
two
types.
However,
are
nuanced
differences
interpretive
patterns,
suggesting
need
further
investigation
into
factors
affecting
Adjacent
more
effective
identifying
linked
uncertainty
high
values,
while
excel
understanding
variability.
Prior
do
not
significantly
impact
levels.
Future
research
could
explore
other
influencing
effectiveness
cognitive
processes
underlying
Understanding
these
lead
strategies
GSA
models
through
maps.
Language: Английский
Three Landscape-Dominating Mountains of the Western Caucasus: Case Studies of Local Heritage and Cultural Inferences
Heritage,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(8), P. 4227 - 4248
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Geomorphosite
inventory
remains
an
urgent
task
for
many
geographical
domains
where
it
can
facilitate
the
exploration
of
geoheritage
resources.
The
present
study
reports
a
new
and
sufficient
portion
information
from
Mountainous
Adygeya
in
southwestern
Russia,
which
is
geoheritage-rich
area
western
part
Greater
Caucasus
Mountains.
Cossack,
Monk,
Three
Teeth
mountains
were
analyzed
qualitatively
semi-quantitatively.
Their
morphology
geological
settings
described,
their
properties
scored
by
several
criteria,
cultural
meanings
considered.
It
was
established
that
total
heritage
values
these
geomorphosites
are
comparable.
challenging
accessibility
landforms
offset
availability
sites
distant
observation.
Each
proposed
geomorphosite
has
its
own
meaning
reflected
name.
constituents
resources
Adygeya,
they
be
exploited
via
local
product
branding
georoute
functioning.
Language: Английский
Strategic Spatial Planning of Territorial Communities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Visnyk of V N Karazin Kharkiv National University series Geology Geography Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
61, P. 121 - 136
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Problem
Statement.
Strategic
spatial
planning
in
Ukraine
focuses
mainly
on
economic
aspects
and
takes
less
into
account
the
environmental
consequences
of
planned
activities,
which
may
be
threatening
to
natural
cultural
heritage.
This
is
explained,
particular,
by
insufficient
number
trained
specialists
for
sustainable
development.
It
especially
important
integrate
scientific
research
educational
programs
training
planning,
include
study
geodiversity,
evolution
landscapes,
methods
creating
nature
conservation
areas,
formation
eco-networks,
as
well
introduction
innovative
technologies
land
use
various
branches
national
economy.
Such
basis
developing
community
strategy
achieving
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs),
effective
territorial
management
successful
practices.
The
purpose
article
consider
strategic
a
modern
interdisciplinary
field
that
integrating
social,
economic,
ecological
Research
methodology
proposes
an
approach
geodiversity
territory,
anthropogenic
risks.
makes
it
possible
predict
optimal
scenarios
development,
adapted
specific
geographical
conditions.
Special
attention
paid
highly
qualified
at
bachelor's
master's
levels,
emphasizing
their
role
development
plans,
are
comprehensive
plans
communities.
results.
presents
approaches
based
territories.
highlights
international
experience
similar
practices
Scientific
novelty.
provides
theoretical
mandatory
integration
science
planning.
includes
data
settings
resources,
reserves
networks.
combination
this
information
with
urban
cadasters
creates
determining
Practical
significance.
results
can
applied
improve
local
level.
Generalized
valuable
guide
setting
long-term
goals
implementing
measures
achieve
them.
such
systems,
implementation
renewable
energy
sources,
inclusive
residential
public
spaces,
protection
preservation
heritage,
illustrated
examples
discussed
article.
useful
professionals
management,
researchers,
teachers,
students
who
focus
practice
Language: Английский