Assessment of Limestone Caves in Dabong, Kelantan using Systematic Studies for Potential Geoheritage Sites

Abstract

The systematic studies for potential geoheritage sites have been conducted in Dabong area which focus at Pagar Cave, Gelap Cave and Keris Cave. Five approaches of systematic studies phases which are inventory, characterisation, classification, assessment and evaluation had been implemented to evaluate these three caves for potential geoheritage site. Based on overall systematic studies, there are five values of geoheritage observed in these three caves, which are scientific, educational, aesthetic, recreational and economic values. The level of significance is only local where these natural features are only important for the local community only. The quantitative assessment shows that the rank is about right to be as potential area for geoheritage sites.