Ocena georóżnorodności jako pierwszy krok w wyznaczaniu obszarów o potencjale geoturystycznym. Studium przypadku: południowo-wschodnie Pałuki
Geodiversity assessment as a first step in designating areas of geotourism potential. Case study: south-east Pałuki (Middle Poland)

Summary/Abstract: The rich and varied geological heritage of south-eastern Pałuki is not widely known, and therefore the regionalauthorities do not link it to improving the quality of life of inhabitants; hence, they do not manage geotourism resources. Pałukiis characterised by a unique geodiversity, which has a great potential for diversifying the (geo)tourist offer. It can be used forpro-environmental geo-education and promotion of the region. Interesting and uniquely developed geotourism resources avail-able locally are an effective driving force for sustainable development of local self-governing units, not only in peripheraltourist areas.The objective of this study is to examine the potential for the development of geotourism in the context of the existingbut hitherto under-appreciated geodiversity in the north-east of Wielkopolska. The study is also intended to facilitate the transferof knowledge about the distinctive geodiversity of the research area, with the aim of raising the ecological awareness of thosewho have received pro-environmental geodiversity education. The mission of the article is also to promote the region.The paper presents a valorisation analysis of twelve geotourism sites qualified for detailed field and chamber studies.A qualitative analysis was carried out, taking into account geomorphological, additive and utilitarian categories, and uniqueanalytical criteria were applied due to the specificity of the study area. The results of the analytical part made it possibleto identify the most valuable and geotouristically attractive geostations. They form two original geotourist trails underthe common name “Georóżnorodne Pałuki” (“Geodiverse Pałuki”).

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