Evaluating of Kerman Province's geomorphosites by using prolong

Geomorphosites or special geomorphologic sites are new concepts which have entered tourism literature with an emphasis on special sites. Basically, the goal for discussing such concepts is to identify landforms with special importance on understanding the geomorphologic structure of a region and their scientific, ecological, cultural, aesthetic, and economical values. Generally, they are used for comprehending and exploiting human tourism. The tourism industry is, however, multidimensional and has economic, social, cultural and environmental (ecotourism, geotourism) aspects. As a green and clean industry, ecotourism plays a major role on national tourism development planning in Iran as well as attracting nature’s tourists which is a fundamental necessity forthis industry. Due to high natural tourism capacities such as caves and diapirism, unique geological and geomorphological attractions along with social and historical attractions, Kerman province is among the five historical and superior provinces for tourism. This studyattempts to evaluate the geomorphosites of Kerman Province through Prolong approach and field studies. Quadruple alloys studied in terms of their potential ability of geomorphosites in this research include external, scientific, historical, cultural, social and economical beauty alloys. Two variables, exploitation value and quality were taken into consideration. According to the results, Loot field desert geosite had the highest score. As regards the values for exploitation level and quality, Meymand village obtained the highest score requiring greater attention from the authorities.