Code of conduct for geotourists

Code of conduct for geotourists

When we are engaged in geotours, we mostly get acquainted with the geological heritage, with the help of our approved geotour-guide. These geological sites – even if they are abiotic – are also vulnerable, therefore it is very important to take the two basic rules into consideration:

• As we are nature conservationists, we deeply believe that the information and the sights one ‘collects’ during a great geotour represent much more precious “treasures” than fossils or minerals collected in the field (and put in a display case or away in a drawer). It is prohibited to collect the individuals of any species, to disturb or damage their habitats. It is also prohibited to collect rocks, minerals and fossils by either the geotours-guide or the participants.

• If we could carry our full bottles and wrapped sandwiches to the geotours, we are also able to carry the packaging material back to our place of departure where we can put it into (if possible, selective) containers of waste. Perhaps it sound strange for the first time, but besides the obvious prohibition of littering, it is also important not to use the containers of waste placed in the forest in picnic areas, because a gust of wind or an animal seeking for food will quickly throw the garbage out of the container (not to mention that regular emptying is still a problem).