CURRENT STATE OF THE FIRST UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK: A CASE STUDY OF THE GEOLOGICAL AND MINING PARK OF SARDINIA, ITALY
Journal Title: GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites - Year 2018, Vol 21, Issue 1
Abstract
This article deals with the Geological and Mining Park of Sardinia, the first park in the world to be included in the network of Geosites/Geoparks established by UNESCO in 1998. The main purpose of this research paper, given the absence of up-to-date official documents, is to map mining sites allocated to tourist use. It also registers the number of visits per year, amount of human resources occupied and methods of management and financing. After a brief description of the birth of tourism in Sardinia and the history of the Park, the findings of a desk and field study within a comparative analysis are presented and evaluated and best management practices highlighted.
Authors and Affiliations
MOSSA Adriana, CAMÚÑEZ-RUIZ José Antonio, MORANDI Francesco
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