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Geological Geomorphologic Conservation Committee Greek Geological Society
Geological‐Geomorphologic Conservation Committee of the Greek Geological Sosiety Secretariat
I. Theodosiou, Sp. Louis 1, Olympic Village 13677 Acharnai, tel 0030210 2314175, fax 0030 210 2313448, [email protected]
Athens 27/11/2009
To Dr Margarete Patzak Coordinator, Geoparks Initiative UNESCO, Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences, 1 rue Miollis, 75732 PARIS Cedex 15, FRANCE and to Madame Sylvie Giraud Cellule de coordination du réseau des European Geoparks Réserve Géologique de haute Provence B.P 156 O4005 DIGNE LES BAINS- Cedex, FRANCE Letter of support to the Official application for Lavreotiki to join the European and UNESCO Global Geoparks Networks The Geological geomorphological Conservation Committee of the Greek Geological Sosiety decided to support the official application of Lavreotiki for nomination as European and Global Geopark for the following reasons:
The area of Lavrion is considered as a geo‐technological laboratory; together with other values it comprises a wealth of minerals. Mineral names as Lavriotite, Kamarizite, Ktenasite, Thorikozite, Serpierite originated from the area of Lavrion; All the above mentioned facts witness the special geological‐mineralogical setting and geodiversity of the area under concern.
In addition and intimately interconnected with it, the archeological and cultural setting, as well as the biotic environment are of outstanding beauty and designated as international values.
For all above reasons Lavreotiki area is considered as a geological, natural and cultural heritage of international significance that can be appreciated through conservation, education and geotourism and our Commission supports the application to the European and Global Geoparks Networks.
I. Theodosiou
Chair
THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE INDUSTRIAL
HERITAGE (TICCIH)
Secretariat of the Greek Section - Laboratory of Urban Environment, National Technical University Patision 42, 106 82 Athens, tel. 0030. 2107723590-1, fax 0030. 2107723592
TO: Dr Margarete Patzak,
Deputy Secretary,
International Geoscience Programme (IGCP); Coordinator, Geoparks Initiative
UNESCO, Division of Ecological and Earth Sceinces
Global Earth observation Section
Geoparks Secretariat
1 rue Miollis, 75732 PARIS Cedex 15, FRANCE
TO: Madame Sylvie Giraud
Cellule de coordination du réseau des European Geoparks
Réserve Géologique de Ηaute Provence
B.P 156, O4005 DIGNE LES BAINS- Cedex, FRANCE
Our Ref. 10/2010
Athens, 24 February 2010
Letter of support to the Official application for Lavreotiki region to join the European
and UNESCO Global Geoparks Networks
The Greek Section of the International Committee for the Conservation of Industrial
Heritage (TICCIH) strongly supports the official application for the Lavreotiki geopark to be
included in the European and UNESCO Global geoparks networks as it is an area of
outstanding values famous worldwide.
The proposed Lavreotiki Geopark has been identified with mine exploitation and
metallurgical activities since antiquity and especially Classical Era, and has always played a
key role in the technological, economic and political development of Greece and the culture
and civilization of the whole world.
The Greek Section of the International Committee for the Conservation of Industrial
Heritage (TICCIH) fully agrees for the submission of the request to European Geoparks and
UNESCO Global Geoparks Secretariat, and for the implementation of the management plan
which will guarantee the quality and the effectiveness of nature conservation, geotourism
activities and sustainable development in the region.
Sincerely yours,
On behalf of the Greek Section of TICCIH
Helen Beneki Konstantinos Adamakis
General Secretary President
NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
S C H O O L O F A R C H I T E C T U R E
U R B A N E N V I R O N M E N T L A B O R A T O R Y
TEL +30 2107723590-91 FAX +30 2107723592, [email protected] http://www.arch.ntua.gr/envlab, 42 PATISSION STR., 10682 ATHENS GREECE
To: Dr Margarete Patzak Deputy Secretary, International Geoscience Programme (IGCP); Coordinator, Geoparks Initiative UNESCO, Division of Ecological and Earth Sceinces Global Earth observation Section Geoparks Secretariat 1 rue Miollis, 75732 PARIS Cedex 15, FRANCE To: Madame Sylvie Giraud Cellule de coordination du réseau des European Geoparks Réserve Géologique de Ηaute Provence B.P 156, O4005 DIGNE LES BAINS- Cedex, FRANCE
Athens, 25 February 2010
Dear Madams,
The Urban Environment Laboratory-National Technical University of Athens, and myself personally, as research coordinator of the project “Mining and Metallurgical Museum of Lavrion”, we strongly support the official application for the Lavreotiki geopark, to be listed as European and UNESCO Global geopark.
The proposed Lavreotiki Geopark is famous worldwide, being the centre of Greek ancient and modern mining.
We believe that the proposed geopark, will be an important inland and a surrounding zone for the excellent architectural and industrial monuments, located in the city of Lavrion and the Lavreotiki Region. The Lavreotiki Region is already a protected natural reserve and a nominated archaeological park, by the Greek Ministry of Culture. We fully agree for the submission of the request to European Geoparks and UNESCO Global Geoparks Secretariat, and for the implementation of the management plan which will guarantee the quality and the effectiveness of nature conservation, geotourism activities and sustainable development in the region.
Sincerely yours,
Dr Nikos Belavilas
Assistant Professor
Urban Environment Laboratory NTUA