Geomorphosites, a useful tool for environmental management in natural protected areas: Alava, the Basque country, Spain

  1. González Amuchastegui, Maria José 1
  2. Serrano Cañadas, Enrique 2
  3. González Trueba, Juan José 4
  4. González García, María 3
  1. 1 Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
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    Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea

    Lejona, España

    ROR https://ror.org/000xsnr85

  2. 2 Universidad de Valladolid
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    Universidad de Valladolid

    Valladolid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/01fvbaw18

  3. 3 Universidad de Málaga
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    Universidad de Málaga

    Málaga, España

    ROR https://ror.org/036b2ww28

  4. 4 Universidad de Cantabria
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    Universidad de Cantabria

    Santander, España

    ROR https://ror.org/046ffzj20

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Zeitschrift:
Collection EDYTEM. Cahiers de géographie

ISSN: 1762-4304

Datum der Publikation: 2013

Ausgabe: 15

Nummer: 1

Seiten: 87-94

Art: Artikel

DOI: 10.3406/EDYTE.2013.1244 GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openUVADOC editor

Andere Publikationen in: Collection EDYTEM. Cahiers de géographie

Zusammenfassung

This study shows the importance of geomorphologic analysis in landscape studies of natural protectedareas in order to improve their management. Géomorphologie framework provides the basis ofterritorial organization in natural protected areas. Moreover there are some elements with specialgéomorphologie value that is necessary to consider for carry out proper land management : thegeomorphosites. We have inventoried and analyzed eleven geomorphosites applying a methodologythat includes new cartographic symbols and an assessment of each site. The aim of this work is tocontribute for the inclusion of geomorphosite assessment in environmental management studies andtasks. The study is located in Valderejo Natural Park (Alava, the Basque Country, Spain).