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territory …
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European Geopark is a territory which includes a particular
geological heritage and a sustainable territorial development
strategy supported by a European program to promote development. It
must have clearly defined boundaries and sufficient surface area for
true territorial economic development
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with a great geological heritage
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European Geopark must comprise a certain number of geological sites
of particular importance in terms of their scientific quality,
rarity, aesthetic appeal or educational value. The majority of sites
present on the territory of a European Geopark must be part of the
geological heritage, but their interest may also be archaeological,
ecological, historical or cultural.
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protected territory …
The
sites in a European Geopark must be linked in a network and
benefit from protection and management measures. No destruction
or sale of geological objects from a European Geopark may be
tolerated.
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a clear management
The European Geopark must be managed by a clearly defined structure able to enforce protection, enhancement and sustainable development policies within its territory |
