Geotourism potential of the protected areas of Las Wolski in Kraków and its potential for use in the geoeducational process
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https://doi.org/10.24917/20845456.21.9Keywords:
Cracow, geoeducation, geology, geotourism, protected areas, Wolski ForestAbstract
The main objective was to analyse the geotourism potential of the protected areas of the Wolski Forest in Kraków and the possibility of using it in the geoeducation process. In order to achieve this, national scientific and popular science literature was studied. Archival materials and websites were also analysed. In addition, field research was carried out. An assessment was also made based on the method developed by Doktor et al. (2015). Furthermore, surveys were conducted to assess the tourist and geotourism development of the discussed area. The research showed that tourists show significant interest in geology. They are also willing to expand their knowledge in this area. Based on the collected data and own observations, it was found that the Wolski Forest and the protected areas located therein have a large geotourism potential, which is not fully used, however. Therefore, a number of materials were prepared that could enable geoeducation and promotion of the geological assets of the discussed area in the future. A geotourism route and geotourism boards were designed. A quest was also created that enjoyed particular interest among respondents, as they really liked the idea of popularising the Earth’s heritage through entertainment.
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