This chapter presents the discussions around the results obtained in the research. Geomorphosites and, in general, geoheritage and geomorphological heritage, are far from enjoying satisfactory integration in educational and touristic systems. Despite their high potential as an educational and touristic resource, and the need to protect and preserve these sites, there are too many problems and obstacles to overcome, intrinsic to geographical education and geotourism. On the one hand, geographical education is denigrated worldwide, presenting a comparison between the Spanish, Swiss, and Italian educational systems. On the other hand, geotourism in Natural Protected Areas (NPAs) in Spain, and specifically in Castilla y León, is in a very incipient state compared to other countries. Both NPA share common needs: the study and dissemination of their geomorphological heritage, a commitment to its protection and planning, and the search for a balance between the promotion of natural heritage and sustainable development that ensures, above all, its protection. These are very difficult needs to meet in the face of a neglected geographical education, a very incipient geotourism that has not seen any development in Castilla y León, and the inaction of public administrations.

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  • Rosa María Ruiz Pedrosa

摘要

This chapter presents the discussions around the results obtained in the research. Geomorphosites and, in general, geoheritage and geomorphological heritage, are far from enjoying satisfactory integration in educational and touristic systems. Despite their high potential as an educational and touristic resource, and the need to protect and preserve these sites, there are too many problems and obstacles to overcome, intrinsic to geographical education and geotourism. On the one hand, geographical education is denigrated worldwide, presenting a comparison between the Spanish, Swiss, and Italian educational systems. On the other hand, geotourism in Natural Protected Areas (NPAs) in Spain, and specifically in Castilla y León, is in a very incipient state compared to other countries. Both NPA share common needs: the study and dissemination of their geomorphological heritage, a commitment to its protection and planning, and the search for a balance between the promotion of natural heritage and sustainable development that ensures, above all, its protection. These are very difficult needs to meet in the face of a neglected geographical education, a very incipient geotourism that has not seen any development in Castilla y León, and the inaction of public administrations.