Inventory and Classification of the Existing Geomorphosite Resources for Sustainable Tourism Development in the Kano-Nigeria

Abstract

Lack of adequate inventory of the existing geomorphosite resources and their classification is among the major challenges of geoheritage development in Kano State. This study aimed to provide an inventory and classification of the existing geomorphosite resources in the state. Information pertaining to potential landscapes was sourced from the Kano State Tourism Master Plan (2007), Kano State Tourism Master Plan and Strategic Plan (2013), oral narration, journals and previous researches were used to collect their coordinates using hand-held Global Position System (GPS) Garmin eTrex H and analyze them based on their functions to local communities. Data were also collected through an interview on issues related to functions of the landscape to the early sellers of the local community. The result indicated that, there are 55 existing geomorphosite resources in the state. Religious and Cultural landscapes are the major classification of geomorphosites in the area. A proper update of potential geomorphosite resources in the state should be done in due course. Government, private sector and individuals should gear up towards developing geomorphosite resources in the state. Government, private individuals and Nongovernmental organization should utilize the existing geomorphosites in the promotion of geoheritage, geo-education and geo-conservation. Government, private individuals and NGO through partnership should put more efforts into the development of geological heritage through the provision of basic facilities necessary for the promotion of the sites.