Geomorphological heritage, conservation and promotion in high-alpine protected areas
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01/06/2012
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Resumo |
In recent decades, recognition of both cultural and natural heritage has grown in the Alps. This tendency illustrates a collective identity building (local, national, alpine), but it also highlights, in the current context of global change, a renewed reflection of man's relationship with the environment. Thus, a fundamental and scientific intrinsic value (as a part of wilderness) tends to be recognized in the natural heritage as a whole. However, geoheritage (and geodiversity) is still often perceived as a secondary natural component, compared with bioheritage (and biodiversity). In this context, we study the geomorphological heritage (landforms and the processes that shape them) of Les Contamines-Montjoie Natural Reserve. Indeed, despite the high geomorphological richness (especially glacial) of the reserve, which covers more than 4000 ha of the Mont-Blanc Massif, local recognition of this heritage is still limited. In order to recognize and protect it, and starting with a scientific study, this research identifies the main local richness and assesses the geotourist and educational potentials. Finally, several tools to educate and promote geoheritage (educational paths and website) are proposed. |
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http://serval.unil.ch/?id=serval:BIB_98C69C459097 isbn:2073-106X |
Idioma(s) |
en |
Direitos |
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
Fonte |
eco.mont : Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research and Management, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 13-22 |
Palavras-Chave | #geoheritage management, geotourism, landscape, geomorphology, natural protected area |
Tipo |
info:eu-repo/semantics/article article |