Gaurav Chauhan, Sakshi V. Samji, Aditya Joshi, Manoj Limaye, J. M. Patel, Hemashri Thacker, Yash Shah, Bhavyata Chavada, Suraj Bhosale, Abhishek Lakhote, Chirag Jani, Suruchi Chauhan, Girish Ch. Kothyari, Siddharth Prizomwala, Harish Kapasya, Darshit Padia, Subhash Bhandari, M. G. Thakkar, Sumer Chopra, Narendra Kumar Chauhan
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Abstract
The Ambaji region in Gujarat, Western India, harbors a wealth of geoheritage sites, characterized by diverse geological formations, cultural landmarks, and ecological wonders. This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into the geoheritage values of the Ambaji region, aiming to identify and categorize significant sites for conservation and sustainable tourism development. Through detailed field traverses and observations, thirty geoheritage sites have been identified, covering a range of geological features. Additionally, the region boasts religiously significant sites, ecologically rich areas, and tourist attractions, enhancing its overall geoheritage value. The study highlights the potential for establishing a geopark in the Ambaji region, which would not only promote the conservation of its geological heritage but also stimulate economic growth and community development through sustainable tourism practices. Embracing the concept of geotourism and geoconservation can position the Ambaji region as a model for integrated and sustainable development, balancing environmental preservation with socio-economic progress.
期刊介绍：
The Geoheritage journal is an international journal dedicated to discussing all aspects of our global geoheritage, both in situ and portable. The journal will invite all contributions on the conservation of sites and materials - use, protection and practical heritage management - as well as its interpretation through education, training and tourism.
The journal wishes to cover all aspects of geoheritage and its protection. Key topics are:
- Identification, characterisation, quantification and management of geoheritage;
- Geodiversity and geosites;
- On-site science, geological and geomorphological research:
- Global scientific heritage - key scientific geosites, GSSPs, stratotype conservation
and management;
- Scientific research and education, and the promotion of the geosciences thereby;
- Conventions, statute and legal instruments, national and international;
- Integration of biodiversity and geodiversity in nature conservation and land-use
policies;
- Geological heritage and Environmental Impact Assessment studies;
- Geological heritage, sustainable development, community action, practical initiatives and tourism;
- Geoparks: creation, management and outputs;
- Conservation in the natural world, Man-made and natural impacts, climate change;
- Geotourism definitions, methodologies, and case studies;
- International mechanisms for conservation and popularisation - World Heritage Sites,
National Parks etc.;
- Materials, data and people important in the history of science, museums, collections
and all portable geoheritage;
- Education and training of geoheritage specialists;
- Pedagogical use of geological heritage - publications, teaching media, trails, centres,
on-site museums;
- Linking the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005- 2014) with geoconservation.
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