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http://dx.doi.org/10.5467/JKESS.2007.28.1.136

A Study on the Possibility as a Site for Geopark in Korea: Byeonsanbando National Park  

Heo, Chul-Ho (Geology and Geoinformation Division, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM))
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Journal of the Korean earth science society / v.28, no.1, 2007 , pp. 136-141 More about this Journal
Abstract
The UNESCO`s earth science division has developed the geoparks program to recognize earth scientific heritage sites worldwide. To respond to this movement, I suggest Byeonsanbando National Park (BNP) as the first geopark in Korea and provide, at the same time, a line of evidence supporting the designation of geopark. BNP has the best qualifications with geological, geomorphological, ecological, and cultural resources. In Chaeseokgang and Jeokbyukgang, there are many geological and geomorphological resources attracting the scientific importance. In addition, BNP has a total of 844 species of wild plants and 550 species of wild animals. Cultural properties abound in BNP, including Koryo bronze bell of Naesosa and Taeungjon hall of Kaeamsa. To be designated a geopark by UNESCO, a management plan of geotourism will be required in addition to the geological, geomorphological, ecological and cultural resources, which should be prepared by the Korea National Parks Service and related local government authority. If the above-mentioned conditions are met completely, Korea would enter the global network of geoparks for the first time.
Keywords
Geopark; Byeonsanbando National Park; geotourism;
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