Geopark Annual Reports - European Geoparks Network

Chelmos – Vouraikos Geopark – GREECE
2011 was a year of interesting events that have raised the Chelmos-Vouraikos
Geopark as a beautiful place with geological landscapes that everyone can visit
and understand the necessity of protection and conservation of geological sites.
● The 31st nationwide over the gorge of Vouraikos river was successful and
participation of many organizations and clubs, on May 8 th and the day before
held a conference on renewable energy and the future of our planet. The
Municipality of Kalavryta, the Chelmos-Vouraikos Management Body and the
Kleitoria Environmental Educational Center organized events for the World
Environment Day on June 5 th in the central square of Kalavryta with
informational material and plant flowers from children.
● On 5-7 October the Chelmos Vouraikos Geopark became the focus of global
interest, as the town of Kalavryta was held the 9th International Hydrogeological
Conference, emphasizing on management of the aquatic environment, and on
October 8 th a conference tour to the main geological geotopes took place.
● Τhe first meeting of the newly established Committee on Tourism
Development and Promotion of Municipality of Kalavryta took place on August
17 th . The Chelmos-Vouraikos Geopark involved in the committee through the
Chairman of the Board, pointed out the need for further support of geotourism
and sustainable development in the region.
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