Geopark Annual Reports - European Geoparks Network

Adamello Brenta Nature Park – ITALY
Some teachers during the excursions in the Brenta Dolomites in the framework
of the training course “Adamello Brenta Geopark and the Dolomites WHS”
guided by a geologist and an Alpine Guide.
The Adamello Brenta Nature Park, consistently with its wider and more complex
strategy of conservation of the natural, historical and cultural heritage, continues
his work to improve the geological heritage conservation, geotouristic and
popularization activities.
Highlights of 2011 included:
The Adamello Brenta Geopark carried out a training course for teachers at
the beginning of the school year titled “Adamello Brenta Geopark and
Dolomites World Heritage Unesco". In collaboration with the Science
Museum of Trento and the Geological Service of the Autonomous Province, the
Abg developed the hydrogeological aspects of the Brenta Dolomites and the
geology of the Adamello Brenta Geopark, making teachers of the Park’s
Institute more aware of the importance of it and letting them know the European
Geoparks Network. The training course was carried on both with lectures and
with guided excursions and field experience.
On the 11 th of November, in the beautiful Stenico castle, was organized the
final forum of the participatory path for the revalidation of the European
Charter for Sustainable Tourism and the new Socio-economic Plan, with the
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