Geoheritage conservation and its potential for geopark development in Asia - Oceania

Ibrahim Komoo (2010) Geoheritage conservation and its potential for geopark development in Asia - Oceania. In: Geological heritage of Malaysia: geoheritage conservation (1997-2009). Institut Alam Sekitar dan Pembangunan (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, pp. 395-404. ISBN 9789675227370

Until recently, in many parts of the World, including Asia - Oceania, the conservation of some geological features arose mainly from the need to protect heritage resources that were already recognized by the general public, particularly by naturalists. For most part, they were conserved in the context of preserving the landscape beauty, for recreation or outstanding natural heritage. The idea of conservation for geological heritage that has recently been developed through systematic classification according to geodiversity, geoheritage and geosite elements has brought about a new movement toward integrated nature conservation where geological heritage resources are considered a part and parcel of overall conservation. Countries like Australia, New Zealand, China and Malaysia are actively pursuing this endeavour. To bring the geoconservation effort a step further, there is a need to emplace appropriate legal and administrative instruments, including laws, and institutional and management support system, for successful implementation of conservation activities. Ultimately the concept of Geopark needs to be introduced to promote a more flexible and integrated approach toward conservation and sustainable use of geoheritage, particularly for tourism purpose. This chapter will highlight the development of the geoheritage conservation concept and how some countries in Asia - Oceania have moved forward in triggering this conservation movement.

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Until recently, in many parts of the World, including Asia - Oceania, the conservation of some geological features arose mainly from the need to protect heritage resources that were already recognized by the general public, particularly by naturalists. For most part, they were conserved in the context of preserving the landscape beauty, for recreation or outstanding natural heritage. The idea of conservation for geological heritage that has recently been developed through systematic classification according to geodiversity, geoheritage and geosite elements has brought about a new movement toward integrated nature conservation where geological heritage resources are considered a part and parcel of overall conservation. Countries like Australia, New Zealand, China and Malaysia are actively pursuing this endeavour. To bring the geoconservation effort a step further, there is a need to emplace appropriate legal and administrative instruments, including laws, and institutional and management support system, for successful implementation of conservation activities. Ultimately the concept of Geopark needs to be introduced to promote a more flexible and integrated approach toward conservation and sustainable use of geoheritage, particularly for tourism purpose. This chapter will highlight the development of the geoheritage conservation concept and how some countries in Asia - Oceania have moved forward in triggering this conservation movement.

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Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 UPM Serdang, Malaysia. QE299.5 G345 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	natural resources
AGROVOC Term:	resource conservation
AGROVOC Term:	ecotourism
AGROVOC Term:	geologists
AGROVOC Term:	government agencies
AGROVOC Term:	sustainable development
AGROVOC Term:	economic development
AGROVOC Term:	ecosystem conservation
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	04 Feb 2025 08:44
Last Modified:	04 Feb 2025 08:44
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1054

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