Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2016

Presentation information

Poster

Symbol O (Public) » Public

[O-04] Geoparks in Japan

Sun. May 22, 2016 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM Poster Hall (International Exhibition Hall HALL6)

Convener:*Mahito Watanabe(Institute of Geology and Geoinformation, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology)

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM

[O04-P22] New Actions for reduction of troubles on visitors to Mine-Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau Geopark

*Tomoko Yamagata1, Hokuto Obara1 (1.Mine-Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau Geopark Promotion Council)

Keywords:Mine-Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau Geopark, geotourism, Geo Cafe

Mine-Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau Geopark was approved in last September. Japan Geopark Committee is evaluated that inhabitants understand value of area resources and involve conservation, investigation, research, and children study area resources through an on-site training at school. On the other hand, we must solve the construction of the guide system, the maintenance of base facilities, and the improvement of sign and brochure. In this presentation, we introduce activities and action plan to solve the problem.