Note: Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- Part IHistory of Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism -- 1 Geoheritage and Geoparks in Africa and the Middle-East: Challenges and Perspectives -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The African Geoparks Network (AGN) -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 AGN Objectives -- 2.3 Definition of a Geopark -- 2.4 The AGN Logo -- 2.5 AGN Activities -- 2.6 Day of Earth Sciences in Africa and Middle East -- 3 National and Regional Activities -- 3.1 Morocco -- 3.2 Algeria -- 3.3 Namibia -- 3.4 South Africa -- 3.5 Madagascar -- 3.6 Mozambique -- 3.7 Nigeria -- 3.8 Jordan -- 3.9 Yemen -- 4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- 2 Geotourism and Geoparks: Africa's Current Prospects for Sustainable Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Geotourism and Geoparks---A Review -- 2.1 Geotourism and Sustainability -- 2.2 The Geotourism Charter -- 2.3 Geoparks Concept and Sustainable Development -- 3 Geotourism and Geoparks as Africa's Contemporary Prospects for Sustainable Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation -- 3.1 Africa's Natural History Richness for Tourism -- 3.2 Sustainable Tourism Development and Poverty Alleviation -- 3.3 Opportunities Presented by Geotourism and Geoparks -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Geology: From Antiquity to Modern Day Geoheritage and Geoconservation, with Britain as a Case Study -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 A Brief History of Geological Endeavours, Geoheritage and Geoconservation -- 3 Milestones in the History of Geoconservation in Britain -- 3.1 Phase I (1700s--1800s) -- 3.2 Phase II (Mid-1800s--1970s) -- 3.3 Phase III (1970s--1990s) -- 3.4 Phase IV (Mid-1990s--2006) -- 3.5 Phase V (2005-Present) -- 4 Geoparks---A Brief History -- 5 Key Progress in Geoconservation Globally -- 6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References. , Part IIHistory of Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism: Case Studies -- 4 Geosites, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, and Potential Geoparks in the Anti-Atlas (Morocco) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope, Scale, and Levels of Significance of Geoheritage Features, and Terms/Definitions -- 3 Identifying Sites of Geoheritage Significance by Defining Geological Regions and Developing an Inventory of Their Geological Essentials -- 4 The Geoheritage Tool-Kit for Use in Identifying SSSI and Geological Ensembles -- 5 The Geology of the Anti-Atlas Region -- 5.1 The Geoheritage Tool-Kit Applied to the AA to Identify Its Geological/Geoheritage Essentials and to Assess Their Significance -- 5.1.1 Corridor of Precambrian Inliers -- 5.1.2 The Zenaga and Iguerda Inliers -- 5.1.3 Neoproterozoic Doleritic Dykes (ca 1,000--800 Ma)---Witness of the Break-Up of the WAC During the Pre-pan African Orogeny -- 5.1.4 Neoproterozoic Passive Margin Series (Taghdout Group) with Its Well-Preserved Sedimentary Features (ca 800 Ma) and Its Pre-Pan-African Doleritic Sills -- 5.1.5 Bou Azzer Pan-African Ophiolite (Bou Azzer Inlier, Central AA) -- 5.1.6 The Khzama Pan-African Ophiolite (Siroua Inlier, Central Anti-Atlas) -- 5.1.7 The Major Anti-Atlas Fault (Central Anti-Atlas) -- 5.1.8 Ediacaran Iknioun Granodiorite (Eastern Anti-Atlas) -- 5.1.9 Imider Geosite: Contacts Between Three Pan-African Groups: The Saghro Group, Mgouna Group and Ouarzazate Group -- 5.1.10 Appalachian-Type Folding in the Western Anti-Atlas -- 5.1.11 Large Cambrian Trilobite Paradoxides -- 5.1.12 Ordovician Outcrop at Jbel Kissane -- 5.1.13 Silurian and Lowermost Devonian Orthoceras-Rich and Ammonite-Rich Limestones -- 5.1.14 Early Devonian Kess Kess Carbonate Mounds -- 5.1.15 Middle Devonian Coral and Stromatoporoid Biostrome. , 5.1.16 Well-Preserved Sedimentary Structures in Cambrian Sedimentary Rocks -- 5.1.17 Foum-Zguid Jurassic Dyke -- 5.2 Sites of Geoheritage Significance Allocated to Geosites, to SSSI or to a Geopark -- 6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 The Geoheritage of Kerdous Inlier (Western Anti-Atlas, Morocco): Pages of Earth History in an Outstanding Landscape -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Geological Framework of the Kerdous Inlier -- 3 Sites of Significant Geoheritage Value in the Kerdous Region -- 3.1 Granite Landforms of Tafraoute, South of Tafraoute Village (GLT) -- 3.2 Valley of the Ameln, North of Tafraoute (VA) -- 3.3 Aït-Mansour Gorges, Southeast of Tafraoute (AMG) -- 3.4 Izerbi Plain (IP) -- 4 Current State of the Kerdous Geoheritage: Positive Developments Versus Negative Impacts and Threats -- 5 Integrating Geoeduction, Geoconservation and Geotourism: A ``3Geos'' Development Plan for the Kerdous Area -- 6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 Recommended Geoheritage Trails in Southern Morocco: A 3 Ga Record Between the Sahara Desert and the Atlantic Ocean -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Geological Setting -- 3 Geosites and Geoheritage Trails Description -- 3.1 Dakhla--Awsard Geotrail -- 3.1.1 Dakhla Geosites -- 3.1.2 Midway Geosites A5 and A6 -- 3.1.3 Awsard Geosites -- 3.2 El Ouatia--Tan-Tan--Mseied Geotrail -- 3.2.1 Passive Margin and Atlantic Coastal Basin Around El Ouatia -- 3.2.2 The Variscan Basement from Tan-Tan to Mseied -- 4 Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 7 The Geoheritage of the Doukkala-Abda Region (Morocco): An Opportunity for Local Socio-Economic Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 3 Description of the Doukkala-Abda Geosites -- 3.1 Geosites of Scientific Interest -- 3.1.1 Late Neoproterozoic Rhyolites. , 3.1.2 Sidi Saïd Mâachou Basin -- 3.1.3 Jbel Irhoud -- 3.1.4 Lalla Fatna Escarpment -- 3.1.5 Sidi Bouzid Escarpment -- 3.1.6 Jorf Lasfar Escarpment -- 3.1.7 Consolidated and Unconsolidated Dunes -- 3.1.8 Karst Landscapes -- 3.2 Ecological Geosites -- 3.2.1 Wetlands: Sidi Moussa---Oualidia Lagoon Complex -- 3.2.2 Zima Lake -- 4 Technical Geosites: The Mining Heritage of Doukkala-Abda -- 5 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 8 Late Cretaceous and Lower Paleogene Moroccan Phosphates: Geotourism Opportunities -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Palaeontology of the Phosphates -- 3 Geotourism Opportunities -- 3.1 Moroccan Phosphates and the End-Mesozoic Biological Crisis -- 4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 El Kef, Conservatory of the Memory of Earth and Humans in Tunisia: A Geodiversity to Discover and a Heritage to Protect -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Geological Setting -- 3 Geosites Description -- 3.1 Triassic Formations of Koudiat El Mrira (G1, Fig. 2) -- 3.2 Section of Hammam Mellegue Track: The Cretaceous/Tertiary Boundary (G2, Fig. 2) -- 3.3 Nummulitic Rocks of Dyr El Kef Syncline (G3, Fig. 2) -- 3.4 Sidi Zin Paleolithic Site (G4) -- 3.5 Neolithic Caves of Sidi Mansour (G5) -- 3.6 Table of Jugurtha (G6) -- 3.7 Oued Mellegue Dam (G7, Fig. 2) -- 3.8 Jebel Jerissa Mine (G8, Fig. 2) -- 4 Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 10 Use of Website and GIS Databases for Enhancement of Geosites in Algeria -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Description of Some Algerian Geosites -- 2.1 The Eocene-Quaternary Volcanism of Hoggar Massif -- 2.2 Djanet and Tassili Massifs -- 2.3 The Northern In Ouzzal Massif -- 2.4 The Ougarta Range -- 2.5 The Impact Craters -- 2.6 The Saharan Atlas Mountains -- 3 GeoAl Project -- 4 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- 5 Appendix 1 -- References. , 11 Dinosaur Track Sites in Algeria: A Significant National Geological Heritage in Danger -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Location and Geological Context -- 3 Dinosaur Track Sites in Algeria -- 3.1 Amoura Footprints Site -- 3.2 Tiout Footprints Site -- 3.3 Belvedere-Akherdous (Djurdjura) Footprints Site -- 3.4 El Bayadh Footprints Sites -- 3.4.1 Footprints Sites Around the Town of El Bayadh -- 3.4.2 Ouafeg el Hamra Footprints Site -- 3.4.3 El Mezioued Footprints Site -- 3.4.4 El Kohol Daiet Sidi el Arbi Footprints Site -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 12 Dinosaur Footprint Sites in Arhab Area: An Aspiring Geopark in Yemen -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Geological Setting -- 3 Dinosaur Tracksites -- 3.1 Geosites of Madar Village -- 3.2 Geosites of Bait Sha'afal Village -- 4 Archaeology of the Region -- 5 Risks and Protection Status -- 5.1 Human Impacts -- 5.2 Natural Processes and Hazards -- 6 Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Geomorphological Features of the Manengouba Volcano (Cameroon Line): Assets for Geotourism and Other Anthropogenic Activities -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Geological Context -- 2.1 The Geomorphological Features of Mt Manengouba -- 2.1.1 Calderas -- 2.1.2 Cones -- 2.1.3 Crater Lakes -- 2.1.4 Dome and Basin -- 2.2 The Influence of Geomorphology on Anthropogenic Activities -- 2.2.1 Geotourism -- 2.2.2 Farming, Breeding and Hunting -- 2.2.3 Civil Engineering Works -- 2.2.4 Education -- 3 Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 14 Enhancing the Geological Heritage of the Apuan Alps Geopark (Italy) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Apuan Alps History: Quarrying, Mining and Geological Research -- 3 The Origins of Geotourism in the Apuan Alps -- 4 Geological and Geomorphological Setting -- 5 The Geosites of the Apuan Alps -- 5.1 Geosite Inventory Results. , 5.1.1 Geosites of International Importance.

Note: Description based upon print version of record , Geoheritage and Geoparks in Africa and Middle-East: Challenges and PerspectivesGeotourism and Geoparks: Africa’s Current Prospects for Sustainable Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation -- Geosites, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, and Potential Geoparks in the Anti-Atlas (Morocco) -- Use of Website and GIS Databases for Enhancement of Geosites in Algeria -- Dinosaur Track Sites in Algeria: A Significant National Geological Heritage in Danger -- Geoparks in China -- Using the Geoheritage Tool-kit to Identify inter-related Geological Features at Various Scales for Designating Geoparks - Case Studies from Western Australia.