the aim of this paper is to present a modified version of gam (m-gam) which should showthat the results gained by using this version are more accurate and realistic. the modification is based on theinclusion of tourists and their opinion regarding the importance of indicators in the assessment process. theassessment was done by using both versions of gam and the results were compared and analyz...

Abstract Assessment is the initial step for experts on geoheritage and geotourism when designating geosites in a certain area. During this process, geologically interesting outcrops, formations places are examined with use of different criteria to see if they suitable geoconservation purposes. A quantitative assessment method—Modified Geosite Model (M-GAM)—was applied study area, which part Bak...

This work is aimed at reviewing the current state of art in geosite selection, assessment, and communication. We first highlight main papers that have defined paramount concepts such as geodiversity, geoheritage, geosites. then delve into theoretical principles guidelines been proposed over last twenty years by researchers who thoroughly illustrated how to individuate assess In doing so, we ill...

Serbia is a country rich in geoheritage with eighty geomorphological sites now under protection. Although canyon, the site of Devil’s Town unique and deserves special attention. The geotouristic values Devil's were assessed based on analysis its present state comparison three similar nearby geosites Balkan Pennisula (the Sand Pyramids Bosnia Herzegovina Stob Melnik Earth pyramids Bulgaria). ass...

Abstract The main goal of this study is to emphasise the geotourism potential and values geoethics as drivers rural development in territory Knjaževac municipality, which one richest areas Serbia terms geoheritage. Numerous objects geomorphological hydrological heritage stand out an area 1,202 km 2 . Despite richness geoheritage, has been ignored by many stakeholders, geoheritage not sufficient...

Abstract Mt. Stara Planina is located in the eastern part of Republic Serbia and represents westernmost large mountain massif Balkans. Both endogenous exogenous forces created interesting geomorphological hydrological features for geotourism development this area. This article proposes a preliminary list sites analyses them to reveal which geosite possesses potential. research was carried out b...