Geoheritage by Emmanuel Reynard, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

For the last 20 years there has been a growing interest in the geosciences for topics related to geoheritage: geoconservation, geotourism and geoparks. Geoheritage: Assessment, Protection, and Managementis the first and only reference book to cover these main topics as well as the relationship of geoheritage to other subjects such as landscapes, conservation, and tourism. The book also includes methodologies for assessment, mapping, and visualisation, along with case studies and colour images of some of the most important global geosites. This book is an essential resource for geoscientists, park and geopark managers, tourism and regional planning managers, as well as university students interested in geoheritage, geosites, geomorphosites, geoconservation, and geotourism. It also includes critical information on UNESCO's Global Geoparks, World Heritage and Biosphere Reserve sites, national parks and protected areas in general, land-use planning and nature conservation policies, and in the general contribution of geodiversity for sustainable development. Winner of the 2019 AESE Award for Outstanding PublicationWritten by a panel of 46 authors from 14 countries in all continentsBased on conceptual, methodological, and applied research carried out by academics and practitionersIncludes 160 colour images and maps of geoheritage sitesFeatures six case studies from sites in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America | Geoheritage by Emmanuel Reynard, Paperback | Indigo Chapters