Geo-knowledge Management and Geoconservation via Geoparks and Geotourism

摘要: A geopark as a new tourism destination contains number of geological heritage sites. Geoparks an innovation for the protection natural and are network sites transfer Earth knowledge popularisation geosciences. Moreover, geoparks play important role in rural development through local involvement geotourism activities. This paper discusses played by conservation geo-knowledge management. To this end, 25 strategies were analysed (20 Europe three Asia: Malaysia, Japan Iran; one Australia South America: Brazil). The results indicate that finding, introducing establishing geosites first steps creation. Furthermore, involving communities providing educational projects key factors management preservation tourist attractions.