Škocjan Cave – The Cave and the Paths of its Explorers. Reflection of Speleology in Classical Karst through Documentary Movie and Presentation (FILM)
Session Type
Poster/Flash-talk Session
Start Date
19-8-2020 8:40 AM
Description
Tomaz Zorman1, Samo Sturm1, and Borut Lozej1
1Park Skocjanske Jame Škocjan No 2 Divaca, Slovenia SI-6215
Abstract
The Škocjan Caves are a World Heritage Site, Man and Biosphere Reserve, and a Ramsar site situated in Classical Karst. Through the documentary movie the natural and cultural heritage of the park, is presented. It is associated with appropriate use and attitude towards heritage. The priorities are the presentation of the life of the cave environment with the aim of preserving and protecting, and presenting the research of caves through history. We want to show the role of locals – farmers who were at the same time cave workers, cavers explorers and guides, and the tradition of caving, which is being dragged down to this day. At the same time, by constructing a proper attitude towards heritage, ensure the proper use of karst surface and caves in connection with tourism. The movie is largely aimed at presenting and educating young people and people in rural areas about the importance of natural and cultural heritage, as well as the proper interpretation of speleology and in the same time need for the preservation of Karst fragile ecosystems.
Keywords cave, heritage, interpretation
Recommended Citation
Zorman,, Tomaz Presenter, "Škocjan Cave – The Cave and the Paths of its Explorers. Reflection of Speleology in Classical Karst through Documentary Movie and Presentation (FILM)" (2020). Conservation of Fragile Karst Resources Proceedings. 6.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/con_karst_res_proc/con_karst_pro_2020/day_two/6
Škocjan Cave – The Cave and the Paths of its Explorers. Reflection of Speleology in Classical Karst through Documentary Movie and Presentation (FILM)
Tomaz Zorman1, Samo Sturm1, and Borut Lozej1
1Park Skocjanske Jame Škocjan No 2 Divaca, Slovenia SI-6215
Abstract
The Škocjan Caves are a World Heritage Site, Man and Biosphere Reserve, and a Ramsar site situated in Classical Karst. Through the documentary movie the natural and cultural heritage of the park, is presented. It is associated with appropriate use and attitude towards heritage. The priorities are the presentation of the life of the cave environment with the aim of preserving and protecting, and presenting the research of caves through history. We want to show the role of locals – farmers who were at the same time cave workers, cavers explorers and guides, and the tradition of caving, which is being dragged down to this day. At the same time, by constructing a proper attitude towards heritage, ensure the proper use of karst surface and caves in connection with tourism. The movie is largely aimed at presenting and educating young people and people in rural areas about the importance of natural and cultural heritage, as well as the proper interpretation of speleology and in the same time need for the preservation of Karst fragile ecosystems.
Keywords cave, heritage, interpretation
Comments
This presentation was part of the Poster/Flash-talk Session.