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Geological conservation areas
Geological
conservation areas
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Table of contents
1.1
1.2
Application schema ............................................................................................................3
Description .........................................................................................................................5
1.2.1
GeoConservationWorthyArea .................................................................................5
1.2.2
GeoConservationWorthyObj ...................................................................................8
1.2.3
Association <<Topo>> GeoConservationWorthyArea-GeoDelimLine ................. 11
1.2.4
Association <<Topo>> GeoConservationWorthyObj-GeoDelimLine ................... 12
1.2.5
Association GeoConservationWorthyObj-GeoConservationWorthyArea ............ 12
1.2.6.1
<<CodeList>> GeoPreservationThematicType ................................................ 14
1.2.6.2 <<CodeList>> GeoPreservationBoundaryType............................................... 14
1.2.6.3 <<CodeList>> GeoPreservationCaseStatus ................................................... 14
1.2.6.4 <<CodeList>> GeoPreservationType .............................................................. 15
1.2.6.5 <<CodeList>> GeoPreservationValue ............................................................. 15
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1.1
Application schema
GeoConservationWorthyArea
+ extent [0..1] : SurfaceWithQuality
+ position [0..1] : PointWithQuality
+ geoPreservationObjectTime : Integer
+ geoPreservationThematicType : GeoPreservationThematicType
+ geoSiteNumber [0..1] : Integer
+ geoPreservationAreaName [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoConservationCaseStatus [0..1] : GeoPreservationCaseStatus
+ geoPreservationBoundaryType [0..1] : GeoPreservationBoundaryType
+ geoPreservationActiveProcess [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationAreaSize [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationMaintenance [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationSystem [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationMainType [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationAdditionalContent [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationImportantProcess [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationProcessAge [0..1] : Integer
+ geoPreservationCriterionA [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationCriterionB [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationCriterionC [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationValue [0..1] : GeoPreservationValue
+ geoPreservationIntervention [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationMainContent [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationType [0..1] : GeoPreservationType
+ geoPreservationPublicity [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationLiterature [0..1] : CharacterString
GeoConservationWorthyObj
+ extent [0..1] : SurfaceWithQuality
+ position [0..1] : PointWithQuality
+ geoPreservationObjectId : Integer
+ geoPreservationThematicType : GeoPreservationThematicType
+ geoSiteNumber [0..1] : Integer
+ geoPreservationAreaName [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoConservationCaseStatus [0..1] : GeoPreservationCaseStatus
+ geoPreservationBoundaryType [0..1] : TypeOfGeoPreservationBoundaryaryType
+ geoPreservationActiveProcess [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationAreaSize [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationMaintenance [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationSystem [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationMainType [0..1] : CharacterString
0..* + geoPreservationAdditionalContent [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationImportantProcess [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationProcessAge [0..1] : Integer
+ geoPreservationCriterionA [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationCriterionB [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationCriterionC [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationValue [0..1] : GeoPreservationValue
+ geoPreservationIntervention [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationMainContent [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationType [0..1] : GeoPreservationType
+ geoPreservationPublicity [0..1] : CharacterString
+ geoPreservationLiterature [0..1] : CharacterString
+extension
0..1
0..1
0..1
<<Topo>>
<<Topo>>
+boundaryGeoDelimLine
+boundaryGeoDelimLine
0..*
0..*
GeoDelimLine
(f rom Geology - introduction)
+ border : CurveWithQuality
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Codelists
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<<CodeList>>
GeoPreservationValue
The area is one of the IUGS GEOSITE areas = 1
Highly conservation-worthy areas of major national or international significance = 2
Highly conservation-worthy areas of regional significance = 3
Conservation-worthy areas of more local significance = 4
Geological valuable locality, mainly of local significance = 5
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<<CodeList>>
GeoPreservationType
Protected pursuant to the Nature Conservation Act = 1
Located in an area which is protected pursuant to the Nature Conservation Act = 2
Area protected through the Planning Act = 3
Other protective/conservation action exist = 4
No protective or conservation action taken = 5
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<<CodeList>>
GeoPreservationBoundaryType
Boundary with a final demarcation - conservation area = 91
Proposed boundary - conservation area = 92
Boundary with approximate demarcation - conservation area = 93
Boundary with an approximate demarcation feature used for arealin planning = 94
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<<CodeList>>
GeoPreservationCaseStatus
The area has been granted permanent conservation status = 1
Area proposed for conservation = 2
Area that might be proposed for conservation = 3
Area should have a sort of protection status in the municipal land-use plan = 4
<<CodeList>>
GeoPreservationThematicType
Quaternary geology (in generally) = 1
Bedrock geologiyl (generally) = 10
Fossils = 11
Structures = 12
Ore (generally) = 20
Old mine = 21
Iron = 22
Old ore claim = 23
Mineral deposit (generally) = 30
Cave = 40
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1.2
Description
1.2.1 GeoConservationWorthyArea
No
Name/
Role name
1
Class
approximately designated
GeoConservation area containing one or
WorthyArea
more geological objects
which may be protectionworthy
extent
area over which an object
extends
position
location where the object
exists
geoPreservation identifier for conservationObjectTime
worthy object Note:
Identification number
consisting of municipal no.
+ serial no. For example:
1729001 for Site 001 in
Inderøy municipality
(1729). The number of the
area
geoPreservation which geological thematic
ThematicType
type is conservationworthy
Note: E.g bedrock,
quaternary geol., ore geol.
geoSiteNumber
identifier in the IUGS
database for conservationworthy geological areas
geoPreservation name of conservationAreaName
worthy area
Note: Name of the area
containing conservationworthy geological object(s)
geoConservation how far the Conservation
CaseStatus
case has progressed in
the legal process
geoPreservation criterion for delimitation of
BoundaryType
a conservation-worthy
feature
geoPreservation active geological
ActiveProcess
processes illustrated,
which make the
feature/area conservationworthy (mass movement,
river erosion, etc.)
geoPreservation the size of the
AreaSize
conservation-worthy area.
Note: Specification of
area, rough estimate of
area. (Point=less than 10
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.1
0
Description
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Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
0
1
0
1
1
1
SurfaceWithQu
ality
PointWithQuali
ty
Integer
1
1
GeoPreservati
onThematicTy
pe
0
1
Integer
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
GeoPreservati
onCaseStatus
0
1
0
1
GeoPreservati
onBoundaryTy
pe
CharacterStrin
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0
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1.1
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1.1
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1.1
4
1.1
5
1.1
6
1.1
7
hectares, Small=10
hectares (1 square
kilometre), Medium=1-10
square kilometres,
Large?10 square
kilometres
geoPreservation type of maintenance
Maintenance
necessary for an object to
keep its value Note:
Requirements related to
maintenance/care to
maintain the areaXzXs
conservational value.
For example: Clearing of
mountain surfaces,
preventing overgrowth,
clearing of trees/forest
geoPreservation whether the area contains
System
of larger system of
superficial shapes and/or
deposits
geoPreservation paramount type of
MainType
geological
phenomenon/topic which
makes the feature worthy
of preservation
For example: Main types
such as ablation shapes,
glacial edge deposits,
pillow lava, older ore sites,
mineral deposits, etc.
geoPreservation supplementary information
AdditionalConten about GeoConservationt
Worthy feature or area
For example: Subordinate
observations such as
shorelines, eskers, melt
water courses, etc.
geoPreservationI important geological
mportantProcess processes that can be
observed in the area
Note: E.g (glacial
processes, subsea
volcanism, contact
metamorphism, bog ore
extraction
geoPreservation estimated age of the
ProcessAge
creation of the
conservation-worthy
features Note: Probable
age of the formation of
main type/main content or
process
geoPreservation the primary criterion which
CriterionA
makes the eature/area
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0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
Integer
0
1
CharacterStrin
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1.1
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1.2
0
1.2
1
1.2
2
1.2
3
conservation-worthy
For example: scarcity,
representativeness,
diversity, function,
untouched nature
geoPreservation the secondary criterion
CriterionB
making the feature/area
conservation-worthy
For example: research
potential, classic site, key
area for geoscience,
natural history
documentation, instructive
site, availability, untouched
nature
geoPreservation peripheral preservation
CriterionC
criterion.
Note: The intrinsic value
of the feature/area
represents much of the
conservation-worthiness
geoPreservation whether GeoConservationValue
Worthy feature or area the
object is of international,
national, regional or local
value.
Note: Criteria for selection
and prioritisation of
conservation-worthy
geological
geoPreservationI interventions which
ntervention
diminish the
conservational value and
the adventure value
For example: Interventions
such as sand and gravel
deposits, existing land
use, etc
geoPreservation most important geological
MainContent
registration or observation
at the location or in the
area.
Note: technical terms for
the most important
geological
registrations/observations
at the location or in the
area.
For example: Moraines,
(kame deltas/ice lake
terraces), deltas, up/down
criteria in pillow lava,
loosening rock by heating
geoPreservation the type of conservation
Type
the object is subject to
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0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
GeoPreservati
onValue
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
GeoPreservati
onType
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4
geoPreservation
Publicity
1.2
5
1.2
6
geoPreservation
Literature
Role
boundaryGeoDeli
mLine
Role
(unnamed)
GeoConservation
WorthyObj
1.2
7
Note: Different legislation
and restrictions
initiative to give publicity to 0
the GeoConservationWorthy feature or area
Note: Actions taken to
make the area/attraction
known to the public (for
example: information
centre, information board,
brochure, guiding, part of
nature trail)
reference to relevant
0
literature
0
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
1
CharacterStrin
g
GeoDelimLine
N
N
Aggregrati
on
GeoConservati
onWorthyObj
1.2.2 GeoConservationWorthyObj
No
Name/
Role name
2
Class
name of conservationGeoConservation worthy area
WorthyObj
Note: Name of the area
containing conservationworthy geological object(s)
extent
area over which an object
extends
position
location where the object
exists
geoPreservation identifier for conservationObjectId
worthy object Note:
Identification number
consisting of municipal no.
+ serial no. For example:
1729001 for Site 001 in
Inderøy municipality
(1729). The number of the
area
geoPreservation which geological thematic
ThematicType
type is conservationworthy Note: Which
conservation-worthy
geological thematic types
(bedrock, quaternary geol.,
ore geol., etc.) exist in the
area
geoSiteNumber
identifier in the IUGS
database for conservationworthy geological areas
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Description
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Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
0
1
0
1
1
1
SurfaceWithQu
ality
PointWithQuali
ty
Integer
1
1
GeoPreservati
onThematicTy
pe
0
1
Integer
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2.7
2.8
2.9
2.1
0
2.1
1
2.1
2
2.1
3
2.1
4
geoPreservation
AreaName
name of conservationworthy area Note: Name
of the area containing
conservation-worthy
geological object(s)
geoConservation how far the Conservation
CaseStatus
case has progressed in
the legal process
geoPreservation criterion for delimitation of
BoundaryType
a conservation-worthy
feature
geoPreservation active geological
ActiveProcess
processes illustrated,
which make the
feature/area conservationworthy (mass movement,
river erosion, etc.)
geoPreservation the size of the
AreaSize
conservation-worthy area.
Note: Specification of
area, rough estimate of
area. (Point=less than 10
hectares, Small=10
hectares (1 square
kilometre), Medium=1-10
square kilometres,
Large?10 square
kilometres
geoPreservation type of maintenance
Maintenance
necessary for an object to
keep its value Note:
Requirements related to
maintenance/care to
maintain the areaXzXs
conservational value.
For example: Clearing of
mountain surfaces,
preventing overgrowth,
clearing of trees/forest
geoPreservation whether the area contains
System
of larger system of
superficial shapes and/or
deposits
geoPreservation paramount type of
MainType
geological
phenomenon/topic which
makes the feature worthy
of preservation
For example: Main types
such as ablation shapes,
glacial edge deposits,
pillow lava, older ore sites,
mineral deposits, etc.
geoPreservation supplementary information
AdditionalConten about GeoConservation-
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0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
GeoPreservati
onCaseStatus
0
1
0
1
TypeOfGeoPre
servationBoun
daryaryType
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
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2.1
5
2.1
6
2.1
7
2.1
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2.1
9
2.2
0
2.2
1
Worthy feature or area
For example: Subordinate
observations such as
shorelines, eskers, melt
water courses, etc.
geoPreservationI important geological
mportantProcess processes that can be
observed in the area
Note: E.g (glacial
processes, subsea
volcanism, contact
metamorphism, bog ore
extraction
geoPreservation estimated age of the
ProcessAge
creation of the
conservation-worthy
features Note: Probable
age of the formation of
main type/main content or
process
geoPreservation the primary criterion which
CriterionA
makes the eature/area
conservation-worthy
For example: scarcity,
representativeness,
diversity, function,
untouched nature
geoPreservation the secondary criterion
CriterionB
making the feature/area
conservation-worthy
For example: research
potential, classic site, key
area for geoscience,
natural history
documentation, instructive
site, availability, untouched
nature
geoPreservation more peripheral
CriterionC
preservation criterion
Note: The objectXzXs
intrinsic value represents
much of the conservationworthiness
geoPreservation whether GeoConservationValue
Worthy feature or area the
object is of international,
national, regional or local
value.
Note: Criteria for selection
and prioritisation of
conservation-worthy
geological
geoPreservationI interventions which
ntervention
diminish the
conservational value and
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0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
Integer
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
GeoPreservati
onValue
0
1
CharacterStrin
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geoPreservation
MainContent
2.2
3
geoPreservation
Type
2.2
4
geoPreservation
Publicity
2.2
5
2.2
6
geoPreservation
Literature
Role
boundaryGeoDeli
mLine
Role
extension
2.2
7
the adventure value
For example: Interventions
such as sand and gravel
deposits, existing land
use, etc
most important geological
registration or observation
at the location or in the
area.
Note: technical terms for
the most important
geological
registrations/observations
at the location or in the
area.
For example: Moraines,
(kame deltas/ice lake
terraces), deltas, up/down
criteria in pillow lava,
loosening rock by heating
the type of conservation
the object is subject to
Note: Different legislation
and restrictions
initiative to give publicity to
the GeoConservationWorthy feature or area
Note: Actions taken to
make the area/attraction
known to the public (for
example: information
centre, information board,
brochure, guiding, part of
nature trail)
reference to relevant
literature
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
GeoPreservati
onType
0
1
CharacterStrin
g
0
1
0
N
CharacterStrin
g
GeoDelimLine
0
1
Aggregrati
on
GeoConservati
onWorthyArea
1.2.3 Association <<Topo>> GeoConservationWorthyArea-GeoDelimLine
No
Name/
Role name
3
Association
GeoConservation
WorthyAreaGeoDelimLine
Role
boundaryGeoDeli
mLine
Role
(unnamed)
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3.2
Description
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Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
Constraint
0
N
GeoDelimLine
Aggregatio
n
0
1
GeoConservati
onWorthyArea
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WorthyArea
1.2.4 Association <<Topo>> GeoConservationWorthyObj-GeoDelimLine
No
Name/
Role name
4
Association
GeoConservation
WorthyObjGeoDelimLine
Role
boundaryGeoDeli
mLine
Role
(unnamed)
GeoConservation
WorthyObj
4.1
4.2
Description
Obligation/ Maximum
Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
Constraint
0
N
GeoDelimLine
Aggregatio
n
0
1
GeoConservati
onWorthyObj
1.2.5 Association GeoConservationWorthyObjGeoConservationWorthyArea
No
Name/
Role name
5
Association
GeoConservation
WorthyObjGeoConservation
WorthyArea
Role
extension
Role
(unnamed)
GeoConservation
WorthyObj
5.1
5.2
Description
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Condition Occurrenc
e
Type
0
1
0
N
GeoConservati
onWorthyArea
GeoConservati
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1.2.6.1
<<CodeList>> GeoPreservationThematicType
Nr
1
Code name
CodeList
GeoPreservationThematicType
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
Quaternary geology (in generally)
Bedrock geologiyl (generally)
Fossils
Structures
Ore (generally)
Old mine
Iron
Old ore claim
Mineral deposit (generally)
Cave
1.2.6.2
Nr
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
<<CodeList>> GeoPreservationBoundaryType
Code name
CodeList
GeoPreservationBoundaryType
Boundary with a final demarcation conservation area
Proposed boundary - conservation
area
Boundary with approximate
demarcation - conservation area
Boundary with an approximate
demarcation feature used for arealin
planning
1.2.6.3
Nr
3
Definition/Description
Code
which geological thematic type is preservation-worthy
Note: Which preservation-worthy geological thematic types (bedrock, quaternary geol., mineral
occurence., etc.) exist in the area
1
10
11
12
20
21
22
23
30
40
Definition/Description
criterion for delimitation of a preservation worthy object
Code
91
92
93
94
<<CodeList>> GeoPreservationCaseStatus
Code name
CodeList
GeoPreservationCaseStatus
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Definition/Description
how far the preservation case has progressed in the administrative process
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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
The area has been granted
permanent conservation status
Area proposed for conservation
Area that might be proposed for
conservation
Area should have a sort of protection
status in the municipal land-use plan
1.2.6.4
Nr
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
Code name
CodeList
GeoPreservationValue
5.1
The area is one of the IUGS
GEOSITE areas
Highly conservation-worthy areas of
major national or international
significance
Highly conservation-worthy areas of
5.3
act relating to nature conservation
2
3
4
Definition/Description
what type of preservation the object is subject to Note: Distinguishes between the relevant
types of preservation falling under different legislation and restrictions.
nature reserve, natural monument or landscape protection area
Code
located in national park, landscape protection area or nature reserve
2
zoning plan or other plan
3
administrative or private
4
1
5
<<CodeList>> GeoPreservationValue
Nr
5
5.2
1
<<CodeList>> GeoPreservationType
Code name
CodeList
GeoPreservationType
Protected pursuant to the Nature
Conservation Act
Located in an area which is protected
pursuant to the Nature Conservation
Act
Area protected through the Planning
Act
Other protective/conservation action
exist
No protective or conservation action
taken
1.2.6.5
act relating to nature conservation
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Definition/Description
whether the object is of international, national, regional or local value.
Note: Criteria for selection and prioritisation of preservation-worthy geological objects (priority
group
Code
1
the areas are difficult to replace by other alternatives
2
in some cases, alternative areas can be found near-by, but these are seldom of quite the
3
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5.5
regional significance
Conservation-worthy areas of more
local significance
Geological valuable locality, mainly of
local significance
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same value.
the locations are normally selected from several of comparable geological interest. Shape,
origin and endangerment are factors which are assessed in the selection process
these should be given consideration in the municipal land-use plan
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