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Tourist attractiveness of geosites in the Karkonosze Geopark

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Rogowski M., Bronowicki S., Machnicka M.
Studia Periegetica
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2013
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vol. 10(2)
109-126
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The Karkonosze Mountains (Giant Mts.) are a famous tourist region in the Sudety Mountains. One reason for this popularity is the geovalues connected with geotourism – which is a new form of tourism. The aim of this study is to assess the tourist attractiveness of 52 geosites in the Karkonosze Geopark. The assessment was done by using criteria of four other methods. The geosites of the Karkonosze Mountains are divided into four groups: most attractive, attractive, averagely attractive and not very attractive. Through this grouping a typology classification of the geosites was created. The results should lead to better management of geotourism in the Karkonosze Mountains.
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Mapping vegetation communities of the Karkonosze National Park using APEX hyperspectral data and Support Vector Machines

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Marcinkowska A., Zagajewski B., Ochtyra A., Jarocińska A., Raczko E., Kupková L., Stych P., Meuleman K.
Miscellanea Geographica. Regional Studies on Development
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2014
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vol. 18
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issue 2
23-29
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This research aims to discover the potential of hyperspectral remote sensing data for mapping mountain vegetation ecosystems. First, the importance of mountain ecosystems to the global system should be stressed due to mountainous ecosystems forming a very sensitive indicator of global climate change. Furthermore, a variety of biotic and abiotic factors influence the spatial distribution of vegetation in the mountains, producing a diverse mosaic leading to high biodiversity. The research area covers the Szrenica Mount region on the border between Poland and the Czech Republic - the most important part of the Western Karkonosze and one of the main areas in the Karkonosze National Park (M&B Reserve of the UNESCO). The APEX hyperspectral data that was classified in this study was acquired on 10th September 2012 by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in the framework of the EUFAR HyMountEcos project. This airborne scanner is a 288-channel imaging spectrometer operating in the wavelength range 0.4-2.5 μm. For reference patterns of forest and non-forest vegetation, maps (provided by the Polish Karkonosze National Park) were chosen. Terrain recognition was based on field walks with a Trimble GeoXT GPS receiver. It allowed test and validation dominant polygons of 15 classes of vegetation communities to be selected, which were used in the Support Vector Machines (SVM) classification. The SVM classifier is a type of machine used for pattern recognition. The result is a post classification map with statistics (total, user, producer accuracies, kappa coefficient and error matrix). Assessment of the statistics shows that almost all the classes were properly recognised, excluding the fern community. The overall classification accuracy is 79.13% and the kappa coefficient is 0.77. This shows that hyperspectral images and remote sensing methods can be support tools for the identification of the dominant plant communities of mountain areas.
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Waloryzacja przyrodnicza szlaków turystycznych w Karkonoskim Parku Narodowym

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Pstrocka-Rak M.
Rozprawy Naukowe Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego we Wrocławiu
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2013
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issue 41
21-32
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Background. The article presents assessment of the natural environment value of some hiking trails in the Karkonosze National Park. To assess the value such factors as valuable plant and animal species and biotopes, which are sensitive to hiking, were taken into consideration. Material and methods. The main research method was the pointed quality method (with coded degrees and evaluation points). Source materials were Polish Red Lists of plants and animals, European Union directives, international conventions, Polish laws and provisions, etc. Results. Twelve valuable plant species, twenty-two rare species of vertebrate animals and ten biotopes from the Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC) have been found along the analyzed trails. Conclusions. The most valuable parts of the trails are situated mainly in cirques (glacial kettles) and around them. There are also some interesting and scenic trails in the Śnieżka massif (the highest natural point of the Sudety mountains). The least valuable parts of the trails lead through spruce monocultures, which were planted on the site of the Sudety beechwood forests.
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Visitor segmentation in a mountain national park: the case of Karkonosze National Park in Poland

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Rogowski M.
Studia Periegetica
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2021
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vol. 36(4)
131-153
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As the number of people visiting national parks in Poland is constantly growing, it is important to recognise their varying motivations and preferences. This is particularly important in the most popular national parks, such as the National Park in the Karkonosze Mountains (KNP). KNP is visited by two millions tourists annually, which makes it the second most popular national park in Poland. The aim of study was to classify visitors of the national park in terms of their motivation to visit. Three main categories of visitors were identified: leisure seekers, nature lovers and active tourists. The category of leisure seekers was the largest and most diverse with respect to their preferences. Nature lovers knew a lot about the park, especially as regards its geodiversity and its fauna and flora. The number of active visitors keeps growing every year. Active tourism, especially in the KPN, requires advanced equipment and good physical fitness. The findings of the study tourism trends in mountain national parks and can provide insights for its management. The article ends with some predictions regarding future trends and changes in the classification of KPN visitors after the pandemic.
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