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La Garrotxa Volcanic Field of Northeast Spain : Case Study of Sustainable Volcanic Landscape Management /

This informative book takes readers on an enjoyable journey through the La Garrotxa volcanoes. In addition to a general description of the main geological and volcano logical values of the region, it also provides a detailed account of the history of the region, its biological diversity, and its cul...

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Corporate Authors: SpringerLink Online service
Group Author: Mart , Joan; Planagum , Lloren
Published: Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publisher Address: Cham :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism, Conservation and Management Series,
Subjects:
Earth sciences
Physical geography
Geomorphology
Nature conservation
Earth System Sciences
Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42080-6
Summary: This informative book takes readers on an enjoyable journey through the La Garrotxa volcanoes. In addition to a general description of the main geological and volcano logical values of the region, it also provides a detailed account of the history of the region, its biological diversity, and its cultural heritage including architecture, folklore and gastronomy. La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone was declared a Natural Park in 1982 to protect the numerous sites of special interest that are found in this region. The Natural Park has been pioneering in many initiatives aimed at preserving the landscape
Carrier Form: 1 online resource(xi,136pages): illustrations.
ISBN: 9783319420806
Index Number: GB3
CLC: P317
Contents: Chapter 1: The character of the volcanic landscape of La Garrotxa -- Chapter 2: Geological setting of La Garrotxa Volcanic Field -- Chapter 3: Habitats of La Garrotxa -- Chapter 4: History and culture of La Garrotxa -- Chapter 5: Geosites and Geoitineraries of La Garrotxa Volcanic Field -- Chapter 6: Cultural and natural sites of La Garrotxa -- Chapter 7: Education programmes of La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park -- Chapter 8: Geotourism in La Garrotxa -- Chapter 9: Management plan of La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park.

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