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Regional Geotourist Resources—Assessment and Management (A Case Study in SE Poland)

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  • Wojciech Zgłobicki

    (Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Kraśnicka Av. 2d, 20-718 Lublin, Poland)

  • Sylwia Kukiełka

    (Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Kraśnicka Av. 2d, 20-718 Lublin, Poland)

  • Bogusława Baran-Zgłobicka

    (Institute of Social and Economic Geography and Spatial Management, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Kraśnicka Av. 2d, 20-718 Lublin, Poland)

Abstract

The appropriate identification of the geoheritage resources of a specific area is the sine qua non of the development of geotourism. The identification of tourists’ perception of abiotic nature sites of high scientific value is also particularly important because it determines the possibility of using the potential of geosites. In the study, a detailed analysis was carried out of the assets of geological, geomorphological and hydrologic sites in the Central Roztocze region (SE Poland) comprising the central part of the proposed Geopark “Stone Forest in Roztocze”. Data from the Polish Central Register of Geosites, the results of a geotourist assessment and questionnaire surveys were used in the analysis. These data indicate a high potential for geotourism development and consistency between scientific assessments and ratings from tourists. However, this potential is not used to a sufficient degree, while actions aimed at developing geotourism and establishing the Geopark are not appreciated by local authorities and institutions responsible for tourism development. The idea of geoparks and geotourism development is not supported by the State either, whether institutionally or financially. Based on the studies conducted, we propose practical measures that should be implemented to increase the use of the region’s geotourist assets.

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  • Wojciech Zgłobicki & Sylwia Kukiełka & Bogusława Baran-Zgłobicka, 2020. "Regional Geotourist Resources—Assessment and Management (A Case Study in SE Poland)," Resources, MDPI, vol. 9(2), pages 1-25, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jresou:v:9:y:2020:i:2:p:18-:d:322693
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