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Non-Uniform Distribution of Geoheritage Resources in Geoparks—Problems, Challenges and Opportunities

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  • Piotr Migoń

    (Institute of Geography and Regional Development, University of Wrocław, pl. Uniwersytecki 1, 50-137 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Edyta Pijet-Migoń

    (Faculty of Finance and Management, WSB Merito University in Wrocław, ul. Fabryczna 29–31, 53-609 Wrocław, Poland)

Abstract

Geoparks are territorial organizations, whose primary aim is to foster sustainable local development through the promotion of geoheritage, geotourism and geoeducation. Sites of significant interest from the perspective of geosciences (geosites), as well as the overall geodiversity of the territory, are the fundamental resources for geopark activities. The distribution of these resources in the geographical space of geoparks may, however, be uneven. We first review four cases of UNESCO Global Geoparks from different European countries (Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Portugal) where such a situation occurs, with consequences on tourism development. Then, we place particular focus on an aspiring geopark of the Land of Extinct Volcanoes in SW Poland, providing evidence of its geoheritage and geodiversity values. The aspiring geopark integrates a mountainous–upland terrain and a lowland part, the latter with much fewer sites of interest and, apparently, fewer opportunities to successfully develop geotourism. Recognizing the challenges emerging from the non-uniform distribution of resources and learning from established geoparks, we highlight various opportunities to encourage (geo)tourism in the less diverse sections of the geoparks. Implementation of the ABC (abiotic–biotic–cultural) concept could be particularly helpful, as could be various events organized in these areas.

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  • Piotr Migoń & Edyta Pijet-Migoń, 2024. "Non-Uniform Distribution of Geoheritage Resources in Geoparks—Problems, Challenges and Opportunities," Resources, MDPI, vol. 13(2), pages 1-22, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jresou:v:13:y:2024:i:2:p:23-:d:1332197
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    1. Antonio Martínez-Graña & José Angel González-Delgado & Carlos Nieto & Vanessa Villalba & Teresa Cabero, 2023. "Geodiversity and Geoheritage to Promote Geotourism Using Augmented Reality and 3D Virtual Flights in the Arosa Estuary (NW Spain)," Land, MDPI, vol. 12(5), pages 1-19, May.
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