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Project LLP nr. 12-EIP-RO BUCURES 09 1
GEOCONSERVATION & GEOPARKS
Alexandru Andrăşanu
University of Bucharest, Romania
Hateg Country Dinosaurs Geopark
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Geotop
Geosite
Geodiversity
Geological heritage
Geoconservation
Geoeducation
Geoparks
90` - New words & new concepts
The Stein Family - GeaNorvegica
Geosciences play a pivotal role in the well being of people… BUT - Almost absent in public perception; - Brilliant minds do not pursue
geosciences as a career; - Does not even find a proper place in
school curriculum...
Geosciences perception in the broad society
Geosciences - just rocks – boring!?
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• 1992 Rio Summit / Agenda 21 / Geosciences play a pivotal role in the well being of people… it does not rank high in the eyes of the society. Policy makers and bureaucrats make wrong decisions;
(IGEO Newsletter, no 1, Florenta, 2004);
• Geoconservation - the “forgotten half” of the nature conservation (Sharples, 2002);
• Important part of natural and cultural heritage to be protected
(Earth Memory Declaration - Digne declaration, 1992 )
Geosciences position in nature conservation activities
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1909 Sarek and Padjelanta national Park
The first National Park in Europe, North Lapland, Sweden
National Parks
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1976 MAB – Man and Biosphere Reserves
1981, Greece, Mt Olymp, Biosphere reserve
The World Heritage Convention World Heritage List
• Established in 1972
• 180 / 191 UN member states are signatories
• Governed by a Committee of 21 Members
• 166 natural sites from a total of 851 sites (2007)
• 71 from 191 properties inscribed for natural values are primary value for Earth Science
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Organizing the new words and concepts
• Geodiversity - variety of rocks, fossils, minerals, landforms, soils, tectonic, hydro geologic features, processes shaping the landscape;
• Geotope / Geosite – a place / an area with unique or rare geological features, important for science and / or education;
• Geological heritage (geoheritage) - part of geodiversity we enjoy more;
• Geoconservation a new area of applied geology aiming to assure the sustainable use of geological heritage and to promote geosciences. Main areas of activity:
– Geodiversity evaluation
– Geotourism
– Geoeducation
– Geoparks
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CULTURAL IDENTITY
BIODIVERSITY
Geological heritage
Natural heritage
(except the geological one)
Cultural heritage
GEOTOURISM (Economic benefits)
GEOPARKS Geopark networks
(Economic, social & cultural
benefits)
(Local identity)
Geodiversity evaluation
(Geodiversity Action Plans
Geodiversity audit)
GEODIVERSITY
Geoconservation - basic concepts, relationships and activities
Legal and institutional framework
History
• Up to 1991 – Subordinated to other activities related to nature conservation
• 1991/1992 – 2000: development of different methods for geological heritage conservation;
• 2000 – 2004 – Geopark - Global concept
- Development of EGN
- Setup of Global Geoparks Network (GGN)
• Since 2004 – new area of applied geology
- CE Recommendation 3 / 2004 (Geologic heritage)
- IUCN (2012); / Worldwide activities
- UNESCO (program ?)
Geoconservation development Scientific publication GEOHERITAGE - ProGEO publication (Wimbledon. W., & Brilla, J. )(edts)
Books Geoheritage in Europe and its conservation (Wimbledon, W., Smith – Mayer, S.) (edts)
Research projects Educational programs (EVS case study) Geoparks development
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Geoconservation is giving “life” to rocks, is telling stories about our planet to make people to understand and love it.
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Create and organize stories into a context, based on scientific data
Cutie / Cuchie, Hateg (Ro) The sharpening stone (Eng)
Earth materials used for different human needs can tell us two stories: an anthropological one and a geological one.
Hay making
The object has an anthropological story about…
…connected to rural economy
The sharpening stone is made from sandstone formed in a tropical environment of the Tethys Sea, 72 million years ago, DURING THE DINOSAUR ERA
And also has a geological story
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National promotion of GEOTOURISM - Thematic trail
Romania
France
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 3 x 10 objects x places = 30 object and 60 stories
St Vincent Stars
Lower Jurassic crinoids, 190 my
DIGNE (F)
Châtaigneraie Limousine (F)
Faiance
Kaolin, 2 my
The identified rocks are covering more than 800 million years of geological evolution of Europe
Copyright RGHP
Continental rocks
Marine rocks
Publications
3 simultaneous exhibitions (France and Romania) – PARIS / EYID
Intangible Heritage Geologic sites as source of legends and scientific interpretation
Design Dan Palcu
Design Dan Palcu
GEOPARK A GEOpark – is not about geology is about the Earth (GEO - Earth)
A Geopark is about people, about the dialogue between Man and Earth A geopark connects all stories for local development: cooperation, education , tourism
A GEOPARK MEANS
• A territory / local communities / local heritage;
• Strategy for economic development /Tourism destination; (Geotourism and Geoproducts);
• Nature conservation (Geoconservation);
• Innovation in education (Geoeducation);
• Strengthen local identity (rural areas);
• To be partner in European & Global Network (UNESCO)
EGN Charta (2000)
UNESCO Guidelines 2004, 2008)
KEEP IN MIND! A GEOPARK IS A LIFE PROJECT
CREATION & MANGEMENT ARE STRONG CONNECTED
Identify local values and assign a role for future activities (Interdisciplinary studies and researches) (geopark borders) Partnership for the Geopark`s Charta and Management Plan (commitment, geopark`s team and budget) - Each geopark is unique and has its role to play both in local communities and international bodies (innovative activities / approach)
National framework
Local context
Buzau Land Geopark
A balanced territory
18 localities
147 villages
134 000 ha
50000 inhabitants
30 geological sites
25 biological sites
35 cultural, historic sites
5 N2000 sites
Optimal territory A comparison between initial (light yellow) and final areas for the geopark (dark yellow)
The role of a geopark . Local business Support for development of traditional and new local products
geo-products, geotourism, local brands
Interpretation and public awareness about geological heritage / Geo-products
Spain
Germany
Portugal
Germany
France
Romania Brasil
Could generate strong brands
The role of a geopark. Geo-education
Educational materials, special toolkit (GEORIUM) or
programs: Geo-kids, Rocks detective
Mini-Georium
Discovering the plants
of the Petrified Forest
RGHP – Georium, 8 Boxes,
Fanerozoic fossils (marine and terrestrial) research methodology
New approach in education
Innovative tools and activities
Geo-kids (Germany), Rock detectives (UK)
Learning about rocks
Moulding fossils
Local support and cooperation
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European Geoparks Network – a brand of quality / Charta 2000 – 2013 (from 4 to 54 geoparks) + hundreds of other initiatives
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Chinese & global stories
Global Network of National Geoparks
/ UNESCO (90 geoparks)
Margaret Patzak – UNESCO
Patrick McKeever – UNESCO
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China is giving a strong
support to geopark
development program
26 Chinese geoparks
EGN structure and activities
• Committee meeting / spring and autumn – open session (iTALY, September, 2013)
• Two presidents / Advisory committee;
• Partnerships with UNESCO, IUGS, IUCN (representatives)
• European Geoparks Week;
• Promotion (website, magazine, books, media coverage)
• Conferences / courses / projects
• Validation and revalidation (every 4 years)
Dr Guy Martini
The Geoparks` story… …a French story about the ammonite slab
A piece of rock for almost everybody An good place for fossils` hunters An exciting site for geologist (190 my) A big trouble for GRHP administration
The ammonites Kings of the Mesozoic seas Extinction like dinosaurs at K/T
1992 - Kamaishi Region (Japan) decided to buy the ammonite slab RGHP made a 160 sqm cast (in 30 pcs), big exhibition in Japan, museum, twining
Lesvos
A Greek story…
Dr Nikolas
Zouros
Petrified Forest / Site museums Sigri Museum Tourism development / promotion / projects / education
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• And a German story…
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Dr Marie Luise Frey
GEOPARK
GEOTOURISM
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http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/08 http://www.senckenberg.de/root/index.php?page_id=2937
Messel Pitt
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Grube Messel Visiting Centre - Germany
Geoparks – future development Geoparks and UNESCO
Geoparks vs Biosfere reserves Geoparks and World Heritage List Geoparks and education
Rules to restrict the accession (by countries / by subjects) Evaluate the economic impact
The PPF CONCEPT - continuous landscape
evolution
PAST PRESENT FUTURE
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STRONG CORRELATION BETWEEN LANDSCAPE
EVOLUTION AND HUMAN ACTIVITIES
THERE IS ALWAYS A GEOLOGIC STORY TO BE TOLD!
“The best geopark is the next one”(Guy Martini)
Thank you!