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- 1. International Forum for Busan UNESCO Global Geopark July 28-29, 2022, Busan, Korea DrYoung Ng SteeringCommittee Member, Australian Geoscience Council PrincipalGeoscientist, Danxiashan UNESCO Global Geopark
- 2. Background Australian Geoscience Council National Geotourism Strategy Seven strategic goals Conclusions
- 4. Fauna Mammal > 379 species Marsupial >150 species Reptile > 870 species Bird > 850 species Fish > 4,000 species Insect > 62,000 species
- 6. Flora Local species > 24,000 Vascular species >20,000 Non-vascular species >14,000 Fungus >250,000 Lichen >3,000
- 8. National Parks: 6 federal parks, 2,016 state parks 58 marine parks 20World Heritage Sites Ideal venues for traditional ecotourism Stories mainly fauna, flora and aboriginal culture (B+C = Biotic and Cultural) Missing the geological and landscape stories (A = Abiotic) which form the foundation of eco and cultural systems
- 9. Total area: 7.68 million km² (Korea 100,210 km²) Distance between north and south of the continent is 4,500 km, east-west is 5,000 km Climate:Tropical toTemperate Geology – oldest rocks (ranges from over 3.6 billion years to recent), recording the long history of the land
- 10. Nature-based tourism is Australia’s main tourism driver Australia defines geotourism as ‘tourism which focuses on an area's geology and landscape as the basis for providing visitor engagement, learning and enjoyment’ (GSA 2015) On this basis,Australia’s unique ecology and culture flourish and nature-based tourism has developed Geotourism presents a holistic embrace of ‘A’ (abiotic – landscape and geology) plus ‘B’ (biotic – flora and fauna) plus ‘C’ (culture) aspects
- 11. Extremely long geological history of 3.6 billion years to recent (Archaean in the west, Proterozoic in the center, Phanerozoic in the east) Basically having all types of rock and at all ages Diversified landscapes
- 12. • Four geomorphological regions: A.Eastern Plain B. Eastern Highland C. Central Plain D. Western Plateau • Only 6% of land >600 m, highest mountain only 2,300m • 439 rivers , 11,400 lakes • 10 deserts, 18% of all total land area • Coastline 34,000 km • Many untold stories: origin of the continent, all its landscape, relationship with ecological environment and indigenous culture A B C D
- 13. Australia’s top council of geoscientists No. 1 advisory body for formulating national policies associated with geoscience Represents eight major Australian geoscientific societies such as Geological Society of Australia andAustralian Institute of Geoscientists Total membership of over 8,000 individuals comprising industry, government, and academic professionals in all fields of geoscience
- 14. Follow the development of a National Ecotourism Strategy in 1994 AGC supports orderly development of major geotourism projects (including geoparks) and activities in line with global trends and domestic regional development imperatives AGC sees the articulation of a strategy with a staged and gradual approach as being essential to ultimately gain government endorsement at all levels in Australia
- 15. Geotourism offers the potential for new businesses, industries and creating employment opportunities through the development of major projects One of the best ways to communicate the value of geoscience to the broader Australian community It encourages community engagement and sustainable socio-economic developments By raising awareness of the importance of geoscience will increase tertiary enrolment in geoscience to meet Australia’s needs for geoscience graduates and researchers into the future
- 16. Seven key strategic goals underpinning the National Geotourism Strategy These seven goals are to be achieved through the set up of seven working groups within the National Geotourism Strategy of AGC
- 17. Development of new digital technologies to deliver and interpret for traveler or visitor, quality natural and cultural heritage contents , highlighting particularly geology and landscape Digital Geotourism maps for all states and territories Australian Geotourism Survey (AGS) undertaken by the University ofTasmania (UTAS) is being designed as a comprehensive, Australia-wide research and market-based instrument, delivered online and through the nation’s vast tourism operator and organisational network
- 18. To define an approval pathway for major geotourism projects The AGC considers that both the ‘Ku-ring-gai’ and Murchison GeoRegion projects represents ideal pilot studies from which a national set of administrative procedures for geoparks and regional geotrails can be developed
- 19. To establish a framework for creating high quality, sustainable geotrails Geotourism Standing Committee of the GSA works with the GSNSW, GSWA, GSTAS etc on developing a national geotrail strategy New geotrails proposed in all states such as theWest Coast Living Earth GeoTrail inTAS; BrisbaneValley Rail Trail in Queensland; Port Macquarie and the NewcastleCoastal Geotrails in NSW, Kanawinka/Great Ocean Road area in Victoria
- 20. To establish a national framework for geoheritage listings suitable for geotourism The Geotourism and Geological Heritage Standing Committees of the GSA confer with State/Territory Geological Surveys and other groups A geoheritage assessment toolkit has been developed
- 21. To develop geotourism as a key driver for celebrating mining heritage and sustaining mining communities Society of Social and Environment and the Heritage Committee ofThe AusIMM Australian mining areas such as the Murchison Region ofWesternAustralia (past) and present e.g. Kalgoorlie Boulder, Mt Isa and the Central Highlands of Queensland, the HunterValley of NSW, and Queenstown, Tasmania are to be explored for the potentials of developing geotourism
- 22. To strengthenAustralia’s international geoscience standing through geotourism excellence Co-operation with geoscience associations or research institutes such as Indonesian Association of Geologists (IAG), Geological Society of China etc Sister relationship between parks, universities, encouraging more interaction and sharing of experiences
- 23. Enhance geoscience interpretation and communication skills of everyone actively in the presentation of geosites, enabling the provision of accurate and thematic information in an accessible manner Develop training packages and programmes for interpretation and communications skills development, with professional development accreditation, for geoscientists and other natural and cultural heritage professionals
- 24. A national coherent, holistic and practical approach in promoting and developing geotourism It enhances geoscience through geotourism, benefiting local and business communities, industries, academia, students and the geoscientists The seven strategic goals are backed by solid actions and timeline, and supported by both local and federal governments and communities Geopark development in Australia is guided by the National Geotourism Strategy of Australian Geoscience Council and will be the next step after the successful implementation of the concepts of ‘Georegions’ and geotrails