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Group Introduction Methodology Our definition of SD Research question What s 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 better living 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 to Hateg Geoparks welfare.
This research should contribute to the appreciation of the importance 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 a program 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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The ara Haegului 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 ara Haegului a unique place is the presence of dinosaur remains from a number of various dinosaurs that can only be found in the ara Haegului County They are called the Dwarf Dinosaurs and they are world renowned for their small dimensions 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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Dinosaur eggs
Geologic sediments
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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 and knowledge, 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 Organic farming; agriculture projects and incentives; agiculture fairs and network
Agricultural
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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 their ad 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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SINAIA, ROMANIA