| institution | Charles University, Faculty of Science, Department of Social Geography and Regional Development |
| e-mail | iveta.ctverakova@natur.cuni.cz |
| dates | June 14th- 16th (2 nights) |
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| Title of contribution: |
| The geoparks concept in Czechia and its role for rural and peripheral areas |
Abstract:
This contribution deals with the issue of geoparks concept in the context of rural and peripheral areas. Most of certificated Czech national geoparks are located in the rural, peripheral and tourists ignored areas. In those areas there is a huge potential for the boost of development through the tools offered by geoparks. This paper is an introduction of my planned research. Main goal of this research is to understand the nature of development problems in rural areas, their causes and consequences and try to find possible solution in cooperation of local community on activities close to geoparks. Qualitative methods, especially structured interviews supplemented by quantitative methods like questionnaire survey should be use in the research. Results of the research should contribute to the discussion about transformation of rural areas in point of view the interaction nature and society, that geoparks represent.
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