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Tutor: Gabriela Iftode
Expert: Alexandru Andranu
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Group Introduction
Methodology
Our definition of SD
Research question
Whats a Geopark
Location of the Hateg Geopark
Geosite Map
A few words about Hateg
Historical and Natural Heritage
Geodiversity
Biodiversity
Results
Conclusion
Suggestions
Geosite book
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An interdisciplinary group of 5 people:
Alice from Romania;
Evelien & Jonathan from Belgium;
Antonieta & Joo from Portugal.
With the following disciplinary knowledge:
Geoconservation and geological heritage;
Environmental science;
Greenery management;
Psychology.
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Literary research
EU policies;
Internet, online databases and scientific journals;
Congress proceedings;
Haeg Geopark documents;
Other geoparks' documents;
Field research
Interview with expert of NaturTejo Geopark; Interview with a local from NaturTejo territory;
Interview with Administrator of The ara Haegului Geopark;
Skype group meetings
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Sustainable development is the interrelation and
intercooperation between entities (organisations,
countries) that provides a long-term solution to
development issues taking into account the following:environment protection, economic growth, socio-cultural
aspects, natural and cultural heritage, local resources,
the local community, the overall impact. SD must enable
economic growth and social welfare, ensuring betterliving conditions for the local population, the ability to be
auto-sustainable and at the same time apply
conservation strategies for the heritage sites.
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The objective of our research project is to analyse the
current situation of the geopark from various perspectives and
propose viable and creative solutions that will contribute to the
realisation of the sustainable development concept and toHateg Geoparks welfare.
This research should contribute to the appreciation of theimportance of the Haeg Geopark and increase public
awareness regarding the importance of sustainable
development and the geoconservation policies that refer to
conservation and land management.
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A Geopark is based on the use of geological importance features -
geosites- and other natural, cultural and intangible heritage features,
on a defined territory with well-known boundaries together with a
sustainable development strategy that must be supported by aprogram meant to promote development.
The Geopark must have an active role in the promotion of
sustainable economic growth for the community.
Geoparks are considered very important for environmental
education but also for increasing public awareness in relation to
conservation.
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Source: Hateg Geopark management plan
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The araHaegului region represents a territory of historical importance
It is located in the Hunedoara County, in the south-west corner of Transylvania
It represents one of the most important cultural areas in Romanian history as it hosts
many architectural and archaeological monuments of great interest
What makes araHaegului a unique place is the presence of dinosaur remains from
a number of various dinosaurs that can only be found in the araHaegului County
They are called the Dwarf Dinosaurs and they are world renowned for their smalldimensions in comparison to the dinosaurian fauna that was specific in the
Cretaceous
The region is also known for the variety of animals and plants species that live in
complex habitats and which need to be protected.
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Densu church Ostrov church
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Sarmizegetuza Ulpia Traiana
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Dinosaur eggs Geologic sediments
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Drosera rotundifolia (Carnivorous plant)
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Rhinophus ferrum-equinum
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Maculinea arion
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Triturus cristatus
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Working on sustainability
Monitoring and management of bio and geodiversity
Geopark brand
In Europe many aspects of a Geopark have a legal
framework
If a Geopark joins groups such as the EGN and the GGN
more recognition, sharing of best practises andknowledge, under the umbrella of UNESCO,...;
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Educational
museums and exomuseums;
volunteering;
touristic guides;
Education of locals;
photographic safaris;
anual educative program;
school exchanges;
childrens geology club;
Cultural
Articles, reportages and documentaries;
contests and competitions;
itinerante exibitions;
local fairs and international festivals;
events in historical buildings;
religious route;
cultural centre in Prislop Monestery; geologic art workshops and courses;
Lands of Romania;
geoproducts
Agricultural Organic farming; agriculture projects and incentives; agiculture fairs and network
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Geopark as a method to implement sustainable development in rural areas
Important variables for the success of a Geopark are:
Creation of its own identity;
Strengthening of its marketing strategies;
To highlight the uniqueness of the territory;
Involvement of the local communities and local authorities.
The EU could be more involved
A real UNESCO programme for the Geoparks could be better than theirad hoc agreement of today but
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More specific monitoring plan (species related plan)
The development of a proper Facebook page and
updated website (English)
The distribution of the Geosite Book in important touristic
centres
Modern infrastructure capable of sustaining different
kinds of tourism and economic growth.
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EVS 2012-2013
APRIL 2013
SINAIA, ROMANIA