The point bonitation method for evaluating geodiversity: a guide with examples (polish lowland)

This paper presents the evaluation of geodiversity by the point bonitation method. Geodiversity is understood here in the broadest sense, i.e. as a variability of all abiotic components: geology, geomorphology, soils, waters and climate. The point bonitation method is described in the form of a cohe...

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Published inGeografiska annaler. Series A, Physical geography Vol. 97; no. 2; pp. 375 - 393
Main Author Kot, Rafał
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis 01.06.2015
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Swedish Society for Anthropology and Geography
Subjects
geodiversity evaluation
point bonitation method
Polish Lowland
spatial geodiversity
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Summary:This paper presents the evaluation of geodiversity by the point bonitation method. Geodiversity is understood here in the broadest sense, i.e. as a variability of all abiotic components: geology, geomorphology, soils, waters and climate. The point bonitation method is described in the form of a coherent instruction along with a discussion of the included examples. Factors that may influence the obtained results are indicated. The geodiversity evaluation method is illustrated in the three test fields situated in the Polish Lowland. The work was performed on detailed scales of 1:25 000 and 1:10 000. This guide should serve as a tool ready to use in environmental management, landscape planning and nature conservation.
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ArticleID:GEOA12079
Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education - No. N N306 721840
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ISSN:0435-3676
1468-0459
DOI:10.1111/geoa.12079