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EGN MAG 11:EGN MAG 9.qxd 30/1/2014 1:12 Page 1 europeaneuropean Issue 11 GEOPARKSGEOPARKS European Geoparks Magazine Geoparks: network Earth heritage conservation, sustainable tourism, environmental education and local development EGN MAG 11:EGN MAG 9.qxd 30/1/2014 1:12 Page 2 Foreword Magazine 11 provides an overview of activities and achievements in the European Geoparks Network (EGN) during 2013. These include celebrating European Geoparks Week; the highly successful 12th European Geoparks Conference and progress in discussions between the Global Geoparks Network and UNESCO to develop a UNESCO Global Geoparks Initiative. The inclusion of articles by six new members, Azores Geopark (Portugal); Karavanke/Karawanken Geopark (Slovenia & Austria); Idrija Geopark European Geoparks (Slovenia); Hondsrug Geopark (Netherlands); Sesia-Val Grande Geopark EDITORIAL (Italy); Kula Geopark (Turkey) reflects the expansion of the EGN to 58 Network Magazine members. The 12th European Geoparks Conference entitled “Geoparks an innovative Issue No 11 / 2014 approach to raise public awareness about geohazards, climate change and sustainable use of our natural resources” was hosted by The National Park Published by: of Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni - Geopark between 4-7 September Natural History Museum of the Lesvos PARKS 2013. The conference was attended by 400 delegates from 41 countries Petrified Forest on behalf of the European and more than 150 short articles are published in the Conference Geoparks Network Proceedings’ E.Book. Selected articles were published in the Rendiconti Online della Società Geologica Italiana. The conference concluded with two Executive editor: Nickolas Zouros days of field excursions providing a choice of four venues. european GEO In this issue 37 articles demonstrate how European Geoparks contribute to Editorial board: Heinz Kollmann, conservation, education and promoting sustainable development through Tony Ramsay, Jutta Weber, geotourism. They show that working with communities and communicat- Nickolas Zouros ing information delivers enjoyable and memorable experiences to their inhabitants and visitors. Methods for developing geotourism include creat- Contributors: ing a tourism office, visitor centres, a geo-cycle-trail, information panels Alessia Pica, Vajolet Masè, Alessia Amorfini, and managing geosites. Bergstrasse Odenwald Geopark uses its “Geotope Antonio Bartelletti, Giuseppe Ottria, Daniela of the Year” programme to introduce geology to a wider public. Vulkaneifel Rocha, Artur Sá, António Duarte, Ricardo Geopark trains guides in nature conservation skills and developing prod- Neves, Vera Magalhães, Barnabás Korbély, ucts for tourists. Participants in an eco-Marathon in Madonie experience Anna Knauer, Leire , Asier Hilario, Jutta the Geopark’s geology and dramatic landscape. Caba de Gata Geopark Weber, Eamon Doyle, José Manuel Quero uses submarine geological trails to address the effects of “tourism provider Fernández de Molina, Pablo Rivas Palomo, congestion”, while TerraVITA, describes a new subterranean fossil trail. The Anne Guyomard, Jean-Pierre Fillion, Kirstin GeoPark Carnic Alps is developing a petrified-forest site where the process Lemon, Aniello Aloia, Angelo De Vita, Heinz of fossilization is explained. Geopark Shetland highlights an initiative using Kollmann, Thomas Drechsler, Irmi Auer, geotrails to develop a North Atlantic tourism brand. Melanie Border, Margaret Wood, Stewart Two Geoparks use art for promotion and education. The English Riviera Campbell, Anne Schäfer, David Hull, Tony Geopark aims to stage a significant arts festival. Villuercas – Ibores – Jara Ramsay, Tim Jones, Peter Brabham, Gerlinde Geopark introduces its prehistoric rock art heritage to local schools. Ortner, Hans Peter Schönlaub, Steingerður Archaeological studies in Eisenwurzen and Vikos Aoos Geoparks reveal the Hreinsdóttir, Nikolaos Zouros, Achim Herf, activities of their paleolithic inhabitants. Copper Coast Geopark hosts a site Andreas Schüller, Stéphane Legal, Charles Diliberti, Pasquale Li Puma, Pietro Casserà, described as Ireland’s Pompei. Educational activities include Arouca Mario Casserà, Nancy Sauer, Katarzyna Geopark’s use of children’s literature; the increase of educational partner- Jagiełło, Carlos Neto de Carvalho, Afrânio ships in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark; Sierras Subbéticas Soriano Soares, Joana Rodrigues, Sarah Geopark’s use of trained wardens in schools and Rokua Geopark’s use of Tooze, Elizabeth Pickett, István Kéri, Mikko its Ice Age Landscape. Fforest Fawr Geopark highlights its involvement Kiuttu, Sara Gentilini, Robina Barton, Ana Ruiz with Cardiff University in a research project which benefits a local busi- Conde, Lourdes Guerra González, Alicia Serna ness. The Basque Coast Geopark promotes its products and gastro- Barquero, Timo Kluttig, Alessandra Casini, nomic tradition, Sobrarbe Geopark shares the benefits of being a Riccardo Cinelli, Eleni Kotjabopoulou, José Geopark with its inhabitants and stakeholders. A visitor’s response to Julio García Arranz, Hipólito Collado Giraldo, an event in Madonie Geopark represents a novel contribution to Barnabás Korbély, Fajmut Štrucl Suzana, Rojs Geopark activities as does the Apuan Geopark Farm’s, involve- Lenka, Bedjanič Mojca, Hartmann Gerald, ment in introducing new agronomic techniques. Cooperation Vodovnik Primož, Varch Christian, Erdal between Naturtejo Global Geopark and the aspiring Gümüş, Selim Aşkın, Eva Lima, Marisa Bodoquena-Pantanal Geopark, Brazil, exemplifies internation- Machado, João Carlos Nunes, Harrie Wolters, al collaboration within the Network. Developing and hosting Gretha Roelfs, Cathrien Posthumus, Sophie the travelling exhibition “AEGEAN – The Birth of an Justice, Anne Guyomard, Natacha Nugue, Archipelego” is a significant activity of Lesvos Geopark. Ángel Hernández, Mojca Gorjup Kavčič, Bojan The Geopark Harz • Braunschweiger Land • Ostfalen Režun, Tullio Bagnati, Edoardo Dellarole. promotes the aims of the project “Natura 2000” through an exhibition. The North Pennines AONB & Editing: Tony Ramsay Geopark team is involved in remediating heavy metal Publication manager: Antonis Georgiou water pollution. Print: Epikinonia S.A The year 2013 has seen a change in the EGN Cover photo: European Geoparks Week at Structure. Kristin Rangnes, Gea Norvegica Sobrarbe Geopark Geopark, Norway replaced Andreas Schüller,Vulkaneifel Geopark, Germany as the Copyright: The magazine and all the contribu- EGN’s Vice-Coordinator. We congratulate tions and illustrations contained therein are Kristin and wish her every success in her protected by copyright. No part of this maga- new role. zine may be copied or reproduced without the written approval of the publishers. This also Tony Ramsay, Member of the includes commercial reproduction as an elec- Editorial Board tronic data base and copying on cd rom. c 2014 EGN MAG 11:EGN MAG 9.qxd 30/1/2014 1:12 Page 3 Shetland Geopark UNESCO and Geoparks Regional development for the Eyjafjallajökull 04 Towards the UNESCO Global Geoparks 36 area - Katla Geopark Initiative - UNESCO’s Executive Board and General Conference Aegean - The birth of an Archipelago CONTENTS 37 TEMPORARY EXHIBITION – Lesvos Geopark 12th European Geoparks Conference 08 in Cilento and Vallo di Diano Geopark The Certified Nature and Geopark Guide Tourism and Environmental Education in the The European Geoparks 2013 38 12 Anyone can be a fan of rocks, sustainability Volcanic Eifel Region (Vulkaneifel) of local products and local traditions! Ocher by bike - Luberon Geopark, France PARKS Developing strong cooperation in the Year 39 14 of Brazil Portugal between Naturtejo Global Geopark and the Bodoquena - Pantanal A Visitors’ Response to an Alternative Event Geopark 40 in Madonie Geopark Northern Georoutes: Geoparks develop North Ecological Marathon in the heart of the european GEO 15 Atlantic tourism brand - Magma Geopark – 41 Madonie Geopark Norway, Katla Geopark – Iceland, Stonehammer Geopark – Canada, Metal Mine Water Treatment in the North Geopark Shetland) 42 Pennines AONB & Geopark A tidal flat from down under TERRA Vita Tourism developmental project in the Novohrad 16 Geopark, Germany 43 – Nógrád Geopark based on the Hungarian Government’s decision A new Visitor Centre and activities 17 in Bakony Balaton Geopark, Hungary Tuskan Mining Geopark, Italy 44 And now…..CETS! The enhancement of a geotourist trail in the 18 Adamello Brenta Geopark Environmental Education in Rokua Geopark, “Enjoy the geology”! in the Apuan Geopark 45 Finland 19 Farm The partner enterprises of Sobrarbe Geopark: Children's literature: an important 46 How to share the benefits of a Geopark with 20 educational tool fostered by Arouca Geopark its society and stakeholders New interactive tourism office in Arouca Training for the protection of the Geopark 21 Geopark 47 Sierras Subbéticas, Spain GeoGourmet, the most select products Hunters of the last ice age in the Vicos-Aoos 22 of the Basque Coast Geopark 48 Geopark, NW Greece Earth History for the Public: the Geotopes of Garden of Stones: “Geólogo Juan Paricio”. 23 the Year in the Global and European Geopark 49 Alcorisa (Teruel) Bergstrasse-Odenwald ‘Learning by doing’ - especially for young Increasing Educational Partnerships in the 50 school children Muskau Arch Geopark, 24 Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark Poland-Germany Cabo de Gata-Níjar Geopark steering new 25 strategies in sustainable tourism: The Chablais Geopark Georoute: SUBMARINE GEO-ROUTES 51 Multi-stakeholder Mediation Adventure
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  • European Geoparks Week in the Azores UNESCO Global Geopark

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