Erfurt-Cooper, Patricia (2014) Volcanic geo-heritage: sustainable tourism development in volcanic regions: Geoparks, National Parks and World Heritage Sites. In: [Presented at the Azores Global Geopark Workshop]. pp. 23-25. From: Azores Global Geopark Workshop , 29 October – 2 November 2014, Azores Islands, Portugal. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Protected sites such as National Parks, World Heritage sites and more recently European and Global Geoparks, have increasingly gained in popularity over the last few decades. The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) is now in its 11th year with growing numbers of candidate sites awaiting UNESCO recognition as a GGN member.

The main elements of the Geoparks concept are Geotourism, Geoheritage, Geosites and the overall Geodiversity of a region including natural, cultural and human resources. Geoparks are usually not confined by boundaries of a particular landscape or countryside, but can incorporate existing national parks, other protected sites, agricultural areas, forests and beaches as well as towns and villages and private properties. Existing infrastructure can be utilised to access all destinations within the Geopark.

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Date Deposited:	07 Nov 2016 01:10
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