Geoportal as a means to popularize geological heritage of Ukraine
Journal: Pidvodni tehnologii
Year: 2017

The article discusses issues of using geological natural monuments (GNM) for scientific and educational purposes. It is a part of a general problem of preservation and use of geological heritage of the Earth, which has become inter-nationally important lately. Local and interna-tional practice shows the need for thematic ge-otours that heavily rely on geological natural monuments. Geological tourism has a potential to im-prove socio-economic situation of local com-munities in Ukraine, to preserv