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Iniciativa de geoconservação das lajes do Monumento Natural das Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Ourém/Torres Novas e da Jazida de Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Vale de Meios : desafios e consecução
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RESUMO: A geoconservação é uma parte essencial da conservação da natureza, especialmente em áreas protegidas possuidoras de património geológico de relevante interesse científico e pedagógico. No âmbito do projeto “Valorização do Património Geológico do Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros”, foram realizados trabalhos de geoconservação nas lajes do Monumento Natural das Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Ourém/Torres Novas (Pedreira do Galinha) e na jazida de Vale de Meios. As principais medidas de geoconservação implementadas incluíram a instalação e reforço das redes de drenagem e a execução de medidas para consolidar adequadamente as pegadas e zonas mais frágeis dos respetivos maciços rochosos. Para eliminar a degradação antropogénica das pegadas, relacionada com o pisoteio resultante das visitas, e para facilitar a visualização e aprendizagem do público, foram instalados passadiços de madeira em ambos os afloramentos, tendo esta intervenção sido realizada pelo ICNF no âmbito de um concurso público autónomo.
ABSTRACT: Geoconservation plays a crucial role in the preservation of natural environments, particularly in protected areas that possess significant scientific and educational value due to their geological heritage. In the context of the “Enhancement of the Geological Heritage of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park” project, in Central Portugal, extensive geoconservation efforts were undertaken at the Natural Monument of the Dinosaur Footprints of Ourém/Torres Novas (Galinha’s quarry) and the Dinosaur Footprint Site in Vale de Meios quarry. These efforts primarily focused on implementing various measures to safeguard the footprints and delicate rock formations, such as the installation of drainage networks and consolidation techniques. Additionally, to mitigate the negative impact of human activities, particularly trampling during visits, wooden walkways were constructed at both sites. These walkways not only serve to protect the footprints from anthropogenic degradation but also enhance the overall visitor experience by providing convenient access and facilitating educational opportunities.
ABSTRACT: Geoconservation plays a crucial role in the preservation of natural environments, particularly in protected areas that possess significant scientific and educational value due to their geological heritage. In the context of the “Enhancement of the Geological Heritage of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park” project, in Central Portugal, extensive geoconservation efforts were undertaken at the Natural Monument of the Dinosaur Footprints of Ourém/Torres Novas (Galinha’s quarry) and the Dinosaur Footprint Site in Vale de Meios quarry. These efforts primarily focused on implementing various measures to safeguard the footprints and delicate rock formations, such as the installation of drainage networks and consolidation techniques. Additionally, to mitigate the negative impact of human activities, particularly trampling during visits, wooden walkways were constructed at both sites. These walkways not only serve to protect the footprints from anthropogenic degradation but also enhance the overall visitor experience by providing convenient access and facilitating educational opportunities.
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Pegadas de dinossáurios Património geológico Geoconservação Dinosaur footprints Geological heritage Geoconservation
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Sá, A., Fernandes, D., Gonçalves, E., Padrão, A., Lamas, R., Silveira, T. & Mergulhão, L. (2025). Iniciativa de geoconservação das lajes do Monumento Natural das Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Ourém/Torres Novas e da Jazida de Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Vale de Meios : desafios e consecução. In: Comunicações Geológicas, 2025, vol. 112, Fascículo Especial I, pp. 441-445. https://doi.org/10.34637/fbk4-nv17
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LNEG - Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia