Stan zagospodarowania nieczynnych kamieniołomów na terenie Beskidu Śląskiego i Żywieckiego a polityka przestrzenna gmin

Abstract

Quarries are the few places where interesting unveilings of the geologic structures of high education values are visible. Inactive quarries can be attractive as promotion and recreation forms. An adaptation of quarries for recreation aims should take their education values into account because it gives a rare opportunity for popularization geological knowledge as well as geotourism promotion. Correct entries in the local land use planning give a chance for proper development of quarries. The principles of construction and land development should include the educational function of quarries.