The Role of Dashli Borun Geological Site in Local Economy and Sustainable Development

In this research ,the role of Dashli Borun geological site in the Gonbad-e Kavus area with a special view on it s mud volcano and its importance in local economic and sustainable tourism development was studied.The mud volcano of this geo-site includes Inche Borun,which is a geological heritage with outstanding scientific, cultural , touristic ,industrial and educational values that ,in this research, its therapeutic effects were proved.The mineralogical and geochemical studies carried out by XRF&XRD methods show that Inche Borun mud volcano has no significant toxic substances; it s main minerals are dolomite, calcite, quartz and clay minerals such as smectite, kaolinite and illite.there is a high amount of elements calcium,magnesium, aluminium,sodium,iodine,copper, bromine,potassium,organic acids,bicarbonate and aromatic hydrocarbons.so the mud volcano has a therapeutic aspect and can be one of the essential destinations for curative geo-tourism.The geological site of Dashli Borun with having geo - potential and unique geomorphologic phenomenon ( Inche Borun mud volcano) that has curative potential ,besides another potential ;if tourism infrastructures provided in that area ,such as suitable access roads, accommodation, welfare, security, signposts, proper supervision and efficient management, training of local individuals ,etc.,can become a real geo-site with aesthetic resources.It also achieves its goals through conservation, education ,and tourism. the goals consist of generation a range of economic benefits for local people ( local economic development), enhancing livelihoods, income generation, creating jobs ,infrastructure improvement ,and removing deprivation.

کلیدواژه ها:

Dashli Borun ، geological site ، local economy ، Sustainable development