Geoconservation in Slovenia

The contribution highlights the system of geological heritage protection according to the Nature Conservation Act (addopted 1999) regulating geoconservation more holistic than previous legislation. In this respect Slovenia belongs to those countries where geologicalheritage has equal importance as o...

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Main Author: Branka Hlad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Geological Survey of Slovenia 2002-12-01
Series:Geologija
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Online Access:http://www.geologija-revija.si/dokument.aspx?id=634
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Summary:The contribution highlights the system of geological heritage protection according to the Nature Conservation Act (addopted 1999) regulating geoconservation more holistic than previous legislation. In this respect Slovenia belongs to those countries where geologicalheritage has equal importance as other natural and cultural heritage. The paper is presenting types, state and documentation of geological heritage and illustrates relevant protection measures, some management issues and added value of the actives like educationand international co-operation as key factors of protection effectiveness and its further development.
ISSN:0016-7789
1854-620X