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Project LLP nr. 10-EIP-RO BUCURES 09

The Development of

the Haeg Country Dinosaurs

GeoPark

GEO2

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Members & backgroundsTine Belmans

social-cultural work

preparation master Environmental Science

Fatima Oliveirapreparation master Geological Heritage

and Geoconservation

Willem Lenaertsenvironmental management


Ron HavenaarIT business


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Content1. Research questions

2. Methodology3. Results

A. Geoconservation

B. GeotourismC. Education

D. Marketing

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1. Research questions

Main question: how can HCDGP develop in a

sustainable way?1. Geoconservation and Geotourism

2. Education in the Geopark

3. Marketing Instruments for the Development of the

HCDGP

4. Accessto the HAEG Country

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2. Methodology

Split research into parts, divide parts to individual

expertise

Comparison with other geoparks & situations

(literature study)

Exchange study results. Upload partial results on EVS

site

Join individual parts into one document

Remark: small collaboration, more individual working

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3A. GeoconservationGeoconservation aims to preserve the natural diversity of:

geological features(bedrock)

geomorphological (landform)

soil features and processes

and to maintain natural rates and magnitudes of change in those

features and processes (source: Sharples, 2002)

Interrelation biodiversity - geodiversity

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3A. GeoconservationMethodology

1. Inventory

2. Quantification

3. Classification

4. Conservation

5. Valorization

6. Divulgation

7. Monitoring

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3A. GeoconservationIn Romania & Hateg Country:

-Center of studies on geodiversity and biodiversity

- National Board of Geoconservation

National Strategy

inventory & list

develop a good geoconservation strategy

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3B. GeotourismDefinition:

The provision of interpretive services and facilities

that promote the value and social benefit of

geological and geomorphological geosites, ensuring

their preservation for the use of students and tourists.Source: Hose (2000)

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3B. Geotourism

Connection with local skills, handicrafts, techniques

Recreational activities and sports:

f.e. Geokayaking, georafting, geohiking, climbing,

skiing, geocycling,

There is possibility to implement in HCDGP

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3C. EducationImportance of education

in a Geopark

A geopark achieves its goals through a three-pronged

approach: conservation, education and geotourism.(in definition UNESCO)

Holistic!

Involvement local communities

Informal vs. formal learning

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3C. Education

Education in Haeg Geopark

There are two main issues:

Management

the management for the Geopark is not an

independent entity

Budget

There is no financial plan for the Geopark, so

neither for education.

Some existing programs (cooperation with university, local schools

Some plans not implemented

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3C. EducationMarble Arch Caves Geopark

Very clear indicated on the website

Using school-methods (workbook)

Involvement of local communities

Local tour guides

Collaborations for activities,festivities

nature activities with Suzie the Squirrel,

Olivia, Sean, Badge and friends

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3C. EducationEnglish Riviera Geopark

Holistic!

Warren Barn Residential Activity CentreVolunteers & young ambassador group

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3C. Education

The 4 Learning Phasesaccording to Kolb

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3D. Marketing instruments

Analyzing target group

In EU:

1. 50% is getting some rest

2. 28% is getting some tan on the beach

3. 18% is enjoying fun in the landscape, mountains or lakes.

Working in width working in depth

7 marketing instruments

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3D. Marketing Instruments

Instrument 1: The list of winning Europeandestinations of Excellence

21 Most Attractive Locations in the European Community.

Romania can aim to be on the list!

International publicity

http://ec.europa.eu

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Instrument 2: The Function of an attractive set ofmuseums

A collection of museums and attractions will extend the stay of thevisitors.

Proposals HCDGP:

Museums with dinosaur fossils

Art museums, historical arts, contemporary arts

Geological Museums Zoo

Botanical gardens

Temporary festivities, weekend art markets

Local folklore

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Instrument 3: Public interest around Dinosaurs

Imagination!

Proposal: educational zoo with artificial skeletons and maquettes.

= physical awareness

Berlin Museum of Natural

History

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Instrument 4: Trend for activity and exclusivenessin holidays

Tourism market is changing

Excavating fossils in Haeg ?

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Instrument 5: The attitude of visitors about the Romanianpeople and

the Romanians on visitors

Negative prejudices + negative experiences (internet + fora)

- Publishing opposite

- Easy-to-reach informationdesk

- Government efforts

- Evaluation forms by visitors

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3D. Marketing InstrumentsInstrument 6: Increased Use of Information

Technology

-Online information, websites, booking

-Creating Apps

Instrument 7:

extra tourism options in combination with

HCDGP

Other nature parks, wellness, castles & fortresses, bird-

watching,

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Conclusion

Lot of opportunities for HCDGP!

Budget is generally the main issue

Can (mass)tourism fit with geoconservation &

sustainable development?

Remark: holistic view on three pillars is difficult to

keep

Pros contras - actors?

Definitely incomplete

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