Assessment of geotourism capabilities aof Pole-dokhtar wetlands using Pralong method

This study is focused on geo-tourism which has a special place in the market part of sustainable tourism and has defined by National Geographic as a type of “tourism which sustains or enhances the geographical characteristic including the culture, aesthetics, Geo heritage, and the well-being of its residents. One of the natural attractions of Lorestan Province is beautiful Pole-dokhtar wetlands which is defined as a geomorphologic touristy place. This area is placed at geographical coordinates of east longitudinal of 47◦,43ꞌ, and 33◦,47ꞌ northern latitude, and at height 680 m from sea level. Pralong method is used in order to evaluate and ranking features which exist in geomorphosite of Pole-dokhtar wetlands. In this study,besides a complete analysis of this place according to scientific, economic, aesthetic and cultural values,a relationship between geo tourism capabilities with each other was created. After the explanation of the purposes of evaluation methods and identification of the features of Pole-dokhtar wetlands, the results of this study showed that Scientific and aesthetic value of this location in comparison with other criteria are in the first and second place. While the economic value and the efficiency value of this place received the lowest rate. The existence of such a situation Indicate lack of identification of this place, Lack of coordination between planners, Poor management of related organizations and inadequate knowledge in the field of geotourism that led to the Lack of economic development.