Towards a taxonomy of geodiversity
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
is
a
topical
concept
in
earth
and
environmental
sciences.
information
needed
to
conserve
nature,
use
ecosystem
services
achieve
sustainable
development
goals.
Despite
the
increasing
demand
for
geodiversity
data,
there
exists
no
comprehensive
system
categorizing
geodiversity.
Here,
we
present
hierarchically
structured
taxonomy
that
potentially
applicable
mapping
quantifying
across
different
regions,
environments
scales.
In
this
taxonomy,
main
components
of
are
geology,
geomorphology,
hydrology
pedology.
We
propose
six-level
hierarchical
where
classified
at
progressively
lower
taxonomic
levels
based
on
their
genesis,
physical-chemical
properties
morphology.
This
can
be
used
compile
scientific
research
various
applications
value
society
nature
conservation.
Ultimately,
first
step
towards
developing
global
taxonomy.
article
part
Theo
Murphy
meeting
issue
'Geodiversity
science
society'.
Language: Английский
Quantifying Geodiversity at the Continental Scale: Limitations and Prospects
Resources,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 59 - 59
Published: May 17, 2023
Geodiversity,
defined
as
the
natural
range
of
geological,
geomorphological,
hydrological,
and
soil
features,
has
been
explored
in
a
growing
number
studies
at
different
spatial
scales.
However,
most
research
efforts
have
directed
analysing
geodiversity
fine-scale.
Here,
an
estimation
European
subcontinent
is
performed
using
six
available
high-resolution
global
data
sets
that
describe
diversity
selected
features
abiotic
environment.
Six
maps
representing
hydrogeological,
soil,
topographical
are
compiled
methods
centroid
analysis
kernel
density
estimation.
The
present
contribution
identifies
areas
with
high
values
variables
which
were
not
previously
studied,
nor
included
network
international
geoparks.
study
also
shows
that,
although
remote
sensing
images
digital
elevation
models
allow
one
to
grasp
significant
understanding
on
continental
scale,
fine-resolution
process-oriented
geological
required
further
enhance
quality
large-scale
assessments.
To
ensure
interoperability
between
studies,
consensus
necessary
regarding
analytical
methods,
classification
rules,
standardised
indices
dictionaries.
Without
this,
comparisons
evaluations
across
scales
distant
remain
difficult.
Language: Английский
Combining biodiversity and geodiversity on landscape scale: A novel approach using rare earth elements and spatial distribution models in an agricultural Mediterranean landscape
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
158, P. 111583 - 111583
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Identifying Optimal Cell Size for Geodiversity Quantitative Assessment with Richness, Diversity and Evenness Indices
Resources,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 65 - 65
Published: May 26, 2023
The
importance
of
quantitatively
assessing
the
spatial
patterns
geodiversity,
and
their
intrinsic
relationship
with
biodiversity
ecosystem
services
provided
to
society,
has
been
signalized
by
several
authors,
due
relevance
this
information
in
territorial
management,
planning
environmental
conservation
strategies.
Within
geodiversity
method
assessments,
grid
system
is
most
widely
used
GIS
approach
calculate
a
index.
Preferred
for
its
simplicity,
it
implies
fundamental
decision
choosing
scale
analysis,
defined
selection
cell
size,
determinant
accuracy
correctness
final
maps.
Although
topic
occasionally
approached
some
authors
within
there
no
formal
procedure
size
selection.
This
key
issue,
and,
scope
present
work,
an
empirical
select
optimal
size(s)
was
tested
on
national
Portugal,
lithology
geomorphology
datasets.
quantitative
based
indices
applied,
using
richness,
diversity
evenness
indices,
hexagonal
analytical
grid,
through
eight
dimensions.
Several
descriptive
statistical
parameters
were
analyzed,
particular
emphasis
dispersion
measures.
Optimal
corresponded
minimum
once
values
significatively
reduced
or
stabilized,
distributions
from
closer
symmetry,
which
more
accurate
results
higher
differentiation,
although
should
always
consider
main
purposes
analysis.
Language: Английский
Quantitative geodiversity assessment in biodiversity investigations
Nordia Geographical Publications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(2), P. 1 - 70
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Despite
the
growing
recognition
of
geodiversity
in
recent
years,
it
remains
overshadowed
by
its
biotic
counterpart,
biodiversity.
The
objective
this
thesis
is
to
narrow
gap
advancing
quantitative
assessment
within
context
main
provide
a
theoretical
and
methodological
framework
for
study
landscape-scale
biodiversity
investigations,
with
some
insights
nature
conservation.
To
achieve
goal,
I
will
I)
review
theory
geodiversity–biodiversity
relationship,
II)
empirically
test
relationship
Finnish
freshwater
ecosystems,
III)
data
methods
Europe-wide
studies.
By
employing
geographical
research
inspired
ecological
traditions,
investigate
between
across
aquatic
terrestrial
ecosystems.
Empirical
investigations
revealed
positive
correlations
vascular
plant
species
richness
distinct
studies
conducted
Finland
Switzerland,
both
This
aligns
assumption
that
fosters
greater
Moreover,
produced
provides
ready-to-use
variables
future
continent
contributes
large-scale
general.
In
conclusion,
recommend
further
development
establishment
systematic
frameworks
various
contexts.
Such
actions
would
facilitate
implementation
standardized
reproducible
practices,
thereby
helping
unlock
geodiversity’s
potential
conservation
practice.
Integrating
systematically
into
policy
making
essential
fully
acknowledge
crucial
role
shaping
sustainable
future.
broadening
perspectives
on
natural
diversity
beyond
alone,
seeks
enhance
general
understanding
appreciation
geodiversity.
Language: Английский
Geosites of Northern Mountainous Adygeya (Southwestern Russia): A Novel Vision
Geosciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 249 - 249
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
Territorial
inventories
of
geosites
remain
on
the
international
agenda,
and
they
can
help
in
acquiring
information
for
solving
pure
geological
research
tasks.
New
field
investigations
northern
part
Mountainous
Adygeya
(geoheritage-rich
territory
western
Greater
Caucasus)
permitted
us
to
extend
our
knowledge
its
geosites.
Five
were
described
qualitatively
assessed
semi-quantitatively,
namely
Polkovnitskaya
River
Valley
(ammonite-bearing
concretions
Aptian
glauconitic
sandstones),
Little
Khadzhokh
(Aptian
sandstones
with
fossils
trace
fossils),
Shakhan
Middle
(Upper
Jurassic
variegated
siliciclastics,
Hauterivian
fluvial
deltaic
sandstones,
mixed
ancient
modern
clastic
material),
Big
Khadzhoh
Waterfall
(splendid
waterfall
exposures
locally
folded
Oxfordian–Kimmeridgian
limestones),
Verblyud
Mountain
(small,
camel-shaped
cuesta’s
remnant).
They
ranked
nationally
(one
geosite),
regionally
(three
geosites),
geosite).
Close
examination
considered
register
peculiarities
(changes
dip
direction
between
sedimentary
packages),
which
indicate
tectonic
activity
across
Jurassic–Cretaceous
transition.
Additionally,
complex
accessibility
patterns
established
some
geosites,
these
should
be
addressed
further
refinements
semi-quantitative
approaches
geosite
assessment.
Language: Английский
Some observations and reflections on geodiversity, the oft-forgotten half of nature
Geological Society London Special Publications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
530(1), P. 13 - 29
Published: Sept. 29, 2022
Abstract
Geodiversity
first
emerged
nearly
30
years
ago
in
the
wake
of
Convention
on
Biological
Diversity,
when
geoscientists
realized
that
they
too
study
diverse
natural
phenomena
are
also
often
threatened
with
loss
or
degradation
resulting
from
human
activities.
Since
then,
geodiversity
has
as
an
important
geoscientific
paradigm
a
central
position
relationships
between
‘Gs’
(Geoheritage,
Geoconservation,
Geoparks,
etc).
It
spawned
much
discussion
how
can
be
classified
and
measured;
it
is
used
basis
for
selecting
geoheritage
sites
geoconservation,
including
development
World
Heritage
List;
by
geoparks
to
publicize
their
range
geofeatures;
many
‘geosystem
services’
essential
our
modern
societies.
But
despite
its
importance,
poorly
understood
integrated
into
nature
conservation
policy
practice.
The
result
value
whole
underestimated,
practice
management
lack
integration.
Language: Английский
Augmented reality to the creation of hybrid maps applied in soil sciences: a study case in Ixmiquilpan Hidalgo, Mexico
Multimedia Tools and Applications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
83(16), P. 49595 - 49613
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
Language: Английский
The soil trail of Buscagna Valley, an example of the role of soil science in geodiversity and geoheritage analyses
Geological Society London Special Publications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
530(1), P. 219 - 234
Published: Dec. 20, 2022
Abstract
Soil
is
a
component
of
geodiversity
and,
for
its
scientific
value,
can
also
be
geoheritage,
playing
role
in
reconstructing
the
environmental
evolution
an
area.
This
assumption
will
examined
here
with
special
reference
to
mountain
environments,
where
high
variability
soil
forming-factors
responsible
great
variety
types,
contributing
diversity
and
local
geodiversity.
To
promote
as
element
we
propose
strategy
creating
trail
about
topics
Buscagna
small
catchment
Veglia–Devero
protected
area
(Lepontine
Alps,
Italy).
Geopedological
research
carried
out
study
has
allowed
identification
seven
profiles
sites
potential
pedological
interest
along
already
existing
hiking
paths.
The
selected
mirror
main
types
testify
past
conditions
geomorphic
dynamics.
Among
these,
two
are
pedosites.
Providing
hikers
mountaineers
proper
key
read
exposed
soils
Valley,
allows
increase
awareness
geoheritage
conservation
focus
on
landscapes,
characteristics
reflect
influence
compound
forming-factors.
Language: Английский
VALORIZAÇÃO DA PEDODIVERSIDADE: panorama dos estudos a partir da análise bibliométrica
Geo UERJ,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42
Published: June 19, 2023
A
pedodiversidade
corresponde
a
uma
dimensão
do
conceito
de
geodiversidade,
cujo
objetivo
é
identificar
e
valorizar
diversidade
pedológica
determinada
unidade
espacial.
Apesar
dos
estudos
sobre
geodiversidade
existirem
desde
década
1980,
foi
somente
partir
início
anos
2000
que
pesquisadores
passaram
dar
mais
atenção
à
pedodiversidade,
considerando-a
como
um
modo
revelar
as
riquezas
solos
presentes
em
paisagem.
Este
trabalho
tem
por
realizar
análise
bibliométrica
revisão
conteúdo
visando
produção
científica
nacional
internacional
acerca
tema
inserido
no
âmbito
da
compreendendo
quais
principais
discussões
realizadas
o
tendências
atuais
pesquisa.
Para
tanto,
metodologia
se
divide
duas
etapas:
(i)
levantamento
bibliométrico
pela
plataforma
periódicos
Scopus,
seguido
interpretação
dados
e;
(ii)
documentos
encontrados.
Os
resultados
mostraram
número
reduzido
publicações
associados
geodiversidade.
Entretanto,
houve
aumento
gradativo
nos
últimos
anos,
indicando
crescente
interesse
compreender
relação
solo-paisagem
através
pedodiversidade.
Muitas
pesquisas
restringem
ao
campo
teórico,
demonstrando
esforço
na
padronização
metodologias
conceitos
Ao
passo
aplicadas,
denotam
foco
biótico
exploratório.