ESPINHAÇO RANGE BIOSPHERE RESERVE (MaB UNESCO) AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN PROMOTING GEODIVERSITY SITES

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4215/rm2023.e22015

Keywords:

Geotourism, Geoconservation, PARNA-Cipó, Geoheritage

Abstract

The Serra do Cipó National Park (PARNA Cipó) is a UNESCO-recognized site and part of the Serra do Espinhaço Biosphere Reserve (RBIO Espinhaço). However, the educational and interpretive materials in PARNA primarily focus on nature tourism and do not adequately explore the geodiversity related to abiotic attractions. This study evaluates the potential for geotourism practices in the conservation unit. The methodology involved developing thematic maps of didactic potential, recreational potential, and degradation risk, which were analysed through multicriteria analysis to generate a geotourism potential map. A public-use map of trails was also developed to contextualise the study using data from the Wikiloc application. The results indicate two significant areas with high potential for geotourism, including the Vale Mascate and Vale Bocaina Trails. The study’s findings could contribute to the development of geotourism and promote the conservation and appreciation of the abiotic aspects of nature.

Author Biographies

  • Esterlivian Paula E. R de Jesus, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (MG), Brazil

    Master in Geography from the Postgraduate Program in Geography - Treatment of Spatial Information as a PUC-MG Assistance Scholarship. He has experience in geoconservation, environmental education, geomorphology, geoheritage and environmental analysis. From November 2020, through a selection process, she became an intern at Crea-MinasJr - Núcleo Santa Luzia, where she has worked since January 2022 as Project and Events Coordinator, proposing the development of events related to topics related to professions. of the CONFEA/CREA system, seeking to complement the training of Geography students. She also worked as an Environmental Analyst at Amplo Engenharia with field surveys of socio-environmental data. Esterlivian is currently a Socio-Environmental Analyst at CDM - Cooperação para o Desenvolvimento e Morada Humana, where he dedicates himself to environmental education projects where he is responsible for coordinating the "Tenda da Sustentabilidade" project sponsored by Companhia Vale.

  • Luiz Eduardo Panisset Travassos, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (MG), Brazil

    PhD in Geography (2010). In 2011 she completed her PhD in Karstology at the University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia. From August 2010, through an external public competition, he became Adjunct Professor of the Postgraduate Program in Geography at PUC Minas. He was coordinator of the History of Speleology Section of the Brazilian Speleological Society (2007-2013) and is currently coordinator of the Karst Committee for South America of the International Union of Geography and Associate Researcher at the Karst Research Institute in Slovenia. From 2015 to 2016 he completed his two post-doctoral internships: one at the Karst Research Institute (Slovenia) on microclimatic and micrometeorological processes in Postojna Cave, and another at the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts on historical karst cartography in the Carniola region . He has experience in the areas of Geography, Karstology, Environment, Geoconservation, Geoheritage and Culture.

  • Úrsula de Azevedo Ruchkys, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (MG), Brazil

    PhD in Geology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (2007). She is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Cartography and the Postgraduate Programs in Geography and Analysis and Modeling of Environmental Systems at the Institute of Geosciences at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. He is President of the Advisory Committee for the Exact and Earth Sciences area of the Dean of Research at UFMG from 2017 to 2022 and a Member of this Committee since 2011. He works mainly on the following topics in the areas of teaching, research and extension: analysis and modeling of environmental systems; geotechnologies in their various applications; geoethics, geodiversity; geoheritage and geoconservation; heritage of mining history. She collaborates with FAPEMIG in coordinating research and extension projects. Ad Hoc Consultant at FAPESP in the evaluation of research projects since 2011. Ad Hoc Consultant at CNPq and CAPES.

  • Ìtalo Sousa de Sena, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (MG), Brazil

    PhD in Geography (Environmental Analysis) from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (2019). Postdoctoral researcher at Spatial Dynamics Lab, University College Dublin (2023). Postdoctoral researcher in Geographic Virtual Environments at Masaryk University, Czech Republic (2021-2022). External researcher at the Geoprocessing Laboratory of the UFMG School of Architecture. External researcher at Geogames Lab, Iowa State University, USA. Graduated in Geography from the Federal University of São João Del-Rei (2013). Co-founder of the speleology group Vertentes Espeleogrupo (VEG).

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2023-11-03

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Vol. 22 (2023)

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