Evaluating of Kerman Province’s geomorphosites by using prolong

Abstract

Geomorphosites or special geomorphologic sites are new concepts which have entered tourism literature with an<br />emphasis on special sites. Basically, the goal for discussing such concepts is to identify landforms with special<br />importance on understanding the geomorphologic structure of a region and their scientific, ecological, cultural,<br />aesthetic, and economical values. Generally, they are used for comprehending and exploiting human tourism. The<br />tourism industry is, however, multidimensional and has economic, social, cultural and environmental (ecotourism,<br />geotourism) aspects. As a green and clean industry, ecotourism plays a major role on national tourism development<br />planning in Iran as well as attracting nature's tourists which is a fundamental necessity forthis industry. Due to high<br />natural tourism capacities such as caves and diapirism, unique geological and geomorphological attractions along<br />with social and historical attractions, Kerman province is among the five historical and superior provinces for<br />tourism. This studyattempts to evaluate the geomorphosites of Kerman Province through Prolong approach and field<br />studies. Quadruple alloys studied in terms of their potential ability of geomorphosites in this research include<br />external, scientific, historical, cultural, social and economical beauty alloys. Two variables, exploitation value and<br />quality were taken into consideration. According to the results, Loot field desert geosite had the highest score. As<br />regards the values for exploitation level and quality, Meymand village obtained the highest score requiring greater<br />attention from the authorities.