Morphometric Analysis of Trail Network and Tourist Vulnerability in a Highly Frequented Protected Area
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22033446 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Guido Paliaga (0000-0003-3661-2538, Geographical Information System International Group), Andrea Ferrando (0000-0001-8847-0020, University of Genoa, corresponding author), Pierluigi Brandolini (0000-0002-4009-6188, University of Genoa), P Coratza (0000-0002-7537-4758, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia), Francesco Faccini (0000-0001-7624-1300, University of Genoa) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 445 |
| Publication date | 2023-10-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2220-9964 • E-ISSN: 2220-9964 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijgi12110445 |
| OpenAlex | W4388102790 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 52 |
Increasing interest in the natural environment and greater hiking activity have resulted in higher anthropogenic pressure in areas characterized by a geographic/physical setting that could present hazardous conditions. The development of these activities is influenced by the peculiar geomorphological and climatic conditions of the area. Visitors and hikers do not always have adequate cultural background and full awareness of natural dynamics, including the possibility of incurring hazardous conditions. For its cultural and landscape value and extraordinary trail network, the Portofino Promontory is frequented by more than a hundred thousand of hikers a year. However, due to the geomorphological characteristics of the area, the morphological features of the trail network (i.e., exposed paths, steep ups and downs, rocky sections with cables, etc.) and the peculiar meteo-climatic conditions, the number of accidents involving hikers has increased in the most recent years. This research uses a detailed LiDAR survey, a morphometric analysis, and a significant dataset of information on the frequentation of the hiking trail network and on the number of rescue operations carried out by the National Mountain Rescue and Speleological Service (CNSAS). These data have been related to the physical-geographical characteristics of the area. The results can be a useful tool for land management by the Park Authority
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