Abstract
Geodiversity and geomorphosites in a natural protected area in Spain are evaluated. The estimation of geodiversity has been calculated by habitat and by
geomorphological unit based on the calculation method developed by Serrano and Ruiz-Flaño, and geomorphosites have been assessed for the same area. Finally, results from the calculation of geodiversity and geomorphosites are compared. The aim is to introduce a series of tools that the manager can apply to integrate abiotic aspects in the evaluation and protection of areas with outstanding natural diversity and considerable natural heritage.
geomorphological unit based on the calculation method developed by Serrano and Ruiz-Flaño, and geomorphosites have been assessed for the same area. Finally, results from the calculation of geodiversity and geomorphosites are compared. The aim is to introduce a series of tools that the manager can apply to integrate abiotic aspects in the evaluation and protection of areas with outstanding natural diversity and considerable natural heritage.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 163-174 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Geoheritage |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 24 Oct 2010 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2011 |
Keywords
- geodiversity
- geomorphosites
- natural protected areas
- habitats
- geomorphological units
- geoheritage