Geoheritage Conservation : Indicators affecting the condition and sustainability of Geopark - a conceptual review

Geopark concept is introduced to establish country's historical value while protecting all the priceless assets and has become an exciting eco-tourism destination. Due to these facts, there is an incredibly increasing number of tourists who will lead to an increasing demand for facilities and other tourism development. Hence, new eco-tourism development, growth and industry become a major concern that gives the potential and adverse impact or pose a problem to the environment. This research will study on the current indicator proposed by Global Geopark Network (GGN) and how the indicator involved in measuring the performance and establishing the Geopark concept. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.