Geopark Krajowy – kluczem do sukcesu geoturystyki

Geoparks include objects of inanimate nature, which deserve conservation due to their unique scientific, educational, historical and tourist values. The network supports an idea of the sustainable development and there should be created and promoted by local societies and authorities. The creation of geoparks is a chance on the geoturistic development. In Poland, the initiative to create Nationals Geoparks was developed in 2009 by Henryk Jacek Jezierski The Chief State Geologist, Under Secretary of State in the Ministry of the Environment. A necessary condition of the success of the project is to popularize the knowledge about geology of the region. It seems that a key factor is the ability to the cooperation of authorities, the local community and the private business. Since 2009 the Ministry of the Environment has issued 3 certificates. The prestige position is possessed by the Muskau Arch Geopark established in 2009. In 2010 resultant two following St. Anne's Mountain Geopark and Karkonosze National Geopark were created