What is it about?
- a short introduction into the concept of geomorphological heritage and geoconservation - history of geoconservation in the Czech Republic (first declared reservations in the 19th century, beginnings of the conceptual work during the 20s - 30s of 20th century, situation during communist era, political and social changes after 1989, a current status of geoconservation) - legislative of geoconservation - examples of geomorphological heritage including anthropogenic landforms
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Why is it important?
The chapter brings an overview of geoconservation efforts in the Czech Republic. It discusses the legal aspects of the protection of geomorphological heritage and presents the examples from various part of the country.
Perspectives
The chapter can serve as a starting point for further, more detailed studies about geoconservation activities with overlaps to the landscape planning, geoeducation, and geotourism activities.
Lucie Kubalikova
Institute of Geonics, Czech Academy of Sciences
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This page is a summary of: Geomorphological Heritage and Geoconservation in the Czech Republic, January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-27537-6_30.
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