Geoheritage elements are generally recognised to possess various high-level values, including scientific, educational, economic, aesthetic, and touristic significance. Numerous studies have been conducted to quantify geoheritage values, and research in this area is ongoing. This study aims to present a quantitative approach to measuring the various values of geoheritage elements by extending an established geoheritage assessment method with Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) techniques. Therefore, five geoheritage sites from Tokat province in Türkiye were subjected to quantitative evaluation using the CRADIS (Compromise Ranking of Alternatives from Distance to Ideal Solution) method based on the IMF SWARA (Improved Fuzzy Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis). The findings revealed that Ballıca Cave (G1) was the most significant geoheritage site across all dimensions. It has been determined that other heritage elements differ in terms of importance across various dimensions. It is anticipated that this study, along with the methodological framework used, will provide significant theoretical insights to the geoheritage assessment literature. Furthermore, five strategies were formulated, and a strategic management model was designed within the study’s framework of sustainable policy implications. This model and its outcomes will provide local stakeholders with the information needed to protect and manage geoheritage areas throughout the province.
Mertol et al. (Fri,) studied this question.