Geotourism and local development based on geological and mining sites utilization, zaruma-portovelo, Ecuador

This study offers a detailed assessment of the geosites and mining sites present in the Zaruma-Portovelo mining district (Ecuador) through their qualitative and quantitative assessment. It shows up the potentiality of this area taking advantage of its geological-mining heritage. The methodological process includes: (i) compilation and inventory of all the sites within the study area with particular geological or mining interest; (ii) preparation of reports and thematic cartography, (iii) assessment and classification of the elements of geological-mining interest; (iv) SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis and TOWS (Threats, Opportunities, Weaknesses, Strengths) matrix preparation seeking strategies to guarantee the viability of geotourism. A total of 16 sites of geological interest and 11 of mining interest were identified. The 77% of these sites was proved to be of high and very high interest in scientific terms. Likewise, their susceptibility to degradation assessed from their vulnerability and fragility was found to be high or very high in the 30% of the cases. As for the protection priority, all the studied sites obtained a medium-high result. Finally, the study based on the SWOT-TOWS revealed the possibility of applying action strategies in order to facilitate the compatibility of geotourism with the current productive activities, despite the difficult situation in the study area created by mining activities

A GIS-supported Multidisciplinary Database for the Management of UNESCO Global Geoparks: the Courel Mountains Geopark (Spain)

[Abstract] The management of a UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) requires a vast wealth of miscellaneous scientific knowledge that can be successfully organised using a Geographical Information System (GIS). This paper presents a pragmatic GIS database to assist in the suitable governance of the Courel Mountains UGGp (2017) in Northwest Spain. The database is structured in 66 coverages compiled from public sources and previous works or produced through traditional mapping (combining fieldwork and photointerpretation) and GIS tools. The acquired data was later homogenised and validated by a multidisciplinary team and archived in independent coverages. Forty thematic maps illustrate the broad range of cartographic information included in the GIS database. Among them, 25 basic maps provide an overview of the UGGp and 15 new maps focus on crosscutting and technical issues. All maps illustrate the huge potential of GIS to create new resources combining coverages and adapting the legend according to their purpose and audience. The database facilitates the suitable publishing of consistent outputs (e.g., brochures, books, panels, webpages, web serves), as well as the elaboration of technical data to assist the park management. The database furnishes information on the design of education actions, touristic routes, activities and Geopark facilities. The GIS database is also a supportive tool for scientific research and provides the necessary knowledge to conduct geoconservation actions based on land use, geological hazards and the occurrence of natural and cultural heritages. Altogether, the GIS database constitutes a powerful instrument for policy-making, facilitating the identification and evaluation of alternative strategy plans.This work was developed in the framework of the Scientific Program of the Courel Mountains UGGp with the cooperation of tourism agents (A.M. Arza and A. López), roofing slate quarries (Pizarras de Villarbacú, Pizarras de Quiroga) and local people (M. Reinosa, G. Díaz, O. Álvarez). We are deeply grateful to J.R. Martínez Catalán (Universidad de Salamanca), A. Pérez-Alberti and J. Guitián (both from Universidade de Santiago de Compostela), J.R. Gutiérrez-Marco (ICOG, Universidad Complutense de Madrid/CSIC), J. Vegas (IGME-CSIC), L. González-Menéndez (IGME-CSIC), J.M. García Queijeiro (Universidade de Vigo), L. Santos and A. Grandal-D’Anglade (both from Universidade da Coruña) for their assistance supplying information involved in the database. We thank also E. de Boer for proofreading the article. DB is grant holder of Plan Andaluz de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación 2021, funded by Junta de Andalucí

Cómo distinguir minerales en base a sus propiedades

Serie: Semana de la Ciencia de Castilla y León 202

Geology and metallogeny of the W-Sn and Au deposits in the Northwest of the Iberian Peninsula : Peña do Seo (West Astur Leonese Zone) and Trucas Syncline (Central Iberian Zone)

161 p.[ES] Esta Tesis Doctoral pretende contribuir al conocimiento de la geología regional del NW de Iberia, con especial énfasis en los yacimientos minerales variscos (W-Sn, Au), mediante un estudio detallado de la petrología, mineralogía, geoquímica de las rocas y procesos de formación de minerales que conducen a concentraciones económicas de metales. Se ha trabajado en dos áreas: Peña do Seo (Zona Asturoccidental Leonesa, WALZ) y El Sinclinal de Truchas (Zona Centroibérica, CIZ).[EN] This PhD Thesis aims at improving the knowledge of the regional geology in NW Iberia, with particular emphasis placed on Variscan mineral deposits (W-Sn, Au), through a detailed study of the petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry of the rocks and ore-forming processes leading to economic concentrations of metals. The work has been performed in two areas: Peña do Seo (West Asturian-Leonese Zone, WALZ) and The Truchas Syncline (Central Iberian Zone, CIZ).Unión Europea [0284_ESMIMET_3_E (INTERREG V-A Spain-Portugal Cooperation Programme, 2014-20)

Tres casos de empresas internacionales con éxito: estudio de las estrategias de comunicación interna

Internal communication strategies have become a key element for business success of any company. This paper breaks down and analyzes the different internal communication policies of three major international companies and its structure. Channels of horizontal, transverse, descending and ascending communication employees in each of the corporations are defined, evaluating their effectiveness. Finally, this dissertation highlights the strengths of the strategies chosen in each case and are proposed as examples of good practice, and suggestions are made to improve management.As estratégias de comunicação interna têm sido convertidas em um elemento chave e indispensável para o êxito empresarial de qualquer companhia ou negócio. Este ensaio examina as diferentes políticas de comunicação interna de três grandes empresas internacionais e sua estrutura. Nesse sentido, serão descritos e definidos os canais e instrumentos de comunicação horizontal, transversal, descendente e ascendente empregados em cada uma das corporações, e avaliada sua efetividade. Finalmente, o trabalho sublinha as fortalezas das estratégias, escolhidas em cada caso, afim de propô-las como exemplos de boas práticas. Também são apresentadas sugestões para melhorar a gestão da comunicação interna em organizações.Las estrategias de comunicación interna se han convertido en un elemento indispensable y clave para erigir el éxito empresarial de cualquier compañía o negocio. Este ensayo desglosa y analiza las diferentes políticas de comunicación interna de tres grandes empresas internacionales y su estructura. Se definen los canales e instrumentos de comunicación horizontal, transversal, descendente y ascendente empleados en cada una de las corporaciones, evaluando su efectividad. Finalmente, esta disertación pone de relieve las fortalezas de las estrategias escogidas en cada caso y se proponen como ejemplos de buenas prácticas, al tiempo que se realizan sugerencias para mejorar su gestión

Tres casos de empresas internacionales con éxito: estudio de las estrategias de comunicación interna

As estratégias de comunicação interna têm sido convertidas em um elemento chave e indispensável para o êxito empresarial de qualquer companhia ou negócio. Este ensaio examina as diferentes políticas de comunicação interna de três grandes empresas internacionais e sua estrutura. Nesse sentido, serão descritos e definidos os canais e instrumentos de comunicação horizontal, transversal, descendente e ascendente empregados em cada uma das corporações, e avaliada sua efetividade. Finalmente, o trabalho sublinha as fortalezas das estratégias, escolhidas em cada caso, afim de propô-las como exemplos de boas práticas. Também são apresentadas sugestões para melhorar a gestão da comunicação interna em organizações.Internal communication strategies have become a key element for business success of any company. This paper breaks down and analyzes the different internal communication policies of three major international companies and its structure. Channels of horizontal, transverse, descending and ascending communication employees in each of the corporations are defined, evaluating their effectiveness. Finally, this dissertation highlights the strengths of the strategies chosen in each case and are proposed as examples of good practice, and suggestions are made to improve management.Las estrategias de comunicación interna se han convertido en un elemento indispensable y clave para erigir el éxito empresarial de cualquier compañía o negocio. Este ensayo desglosa y analiza las diferentes políticas de comunicación interna de tres grandes empresas internacionales y su estructura. Se definen los canales e instrumentos de comunicación horizontal, transversal, descendente y ascendente empleados en cada una de las corporaciones, evaluando su efectividad. Finalmente, esta disertación pone de relieve las fortalezas de las estrategias escogidas en cada caso y se proponen como ejemplos de buenas prácticas, al tiempo que se realizan sugerencias para mejorar su gestión

Geotourism and Local Development Based on Geological and Mining Sites Utilization, Zaruma-Portovelo, Ecuador

This study offers a detailed assessment of the geosites and mining sites present in the Zaruma-Portovelo mining district (Ecuador) through their qualitative and quantitative assessment. It shows up the potentiality of this area taking advantage of its geological-mining heritage. The methodological process includes: (i) compilation and inventory of all the sites within the study area with particular geological or mining interest; (ii) preparation of reports and thematic cartography, (iii) assessment and classification of the elements of geological-mining interest; (iv) SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis and TOWS (Threats, Opportunities, Weaknesses, Strengths) matrix preparation seeking strategies to guarantee the viability of geotourism. A total of 16 sites of geological interest and 11 of mining interest were identified. The 77% of these sites was proved to be of high and very high interest in scientific terms. Likewise, their susceptibility to degradation assessed from their vulnerability and fragility was found to be high or very high in the 30% of the cases. As for the protection priority, all the studied sites obtained a medium-high result. Finally, the study based on the SWOT-TOWS revealed the possibility of applying action strategies in order to facilitate the compatibility of geotourism with the current productive activities, despite the difficult situation in the study area created by mining activities