The importance of education and awareness towards geological heritage conservation in Malaysia: from the viewpoint of a non-geologist

Sharina Abdul Halim (2010) The importance of education and awareness towards geological heritage conservation in Malaysia: from the viewpoint of a non-geologist. In: Geological heritage of Malaysia: geoheritage conservation (1997-2009). Institut Alam Sekitar dan Pembangunan (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, pp. 357-364. ISBN 9789675227370

This paper attempts to address the importance of education and awareness towards conservation, particularly the non-biological aspects of nature, a field that has been neglected immensely. It is suggested that education would be able to create public awareness and appreciation by influencing attitudes and behavior towards geological heritage conservation. In Malaysia, the concept of geological conservation is a relatively recent phenomenon, not only for the general population but also for the earth scientists. Thus, influencing the interests group (i.e. politicians, planners, landowners, and developers) would be the first step before this initiative could be translated to the general population. The emphasis on the geological conservation should be targeted for the younger generation to create a long lasting awareness on the significance of geological heritage. A systematic approach, such as using interpretive planning technique, is needed to convince, communicate and promote the value of conserving geological heritage. These actions are crucial for sustainable resource utilization for the sake of our future generations.

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This paper attempts to address the importance of education and awareness towards conservation, particularly the non-biological aspects of nature, a field that has been neglected immensely. It is suggested that education would be able to create public awareness and appreciation by influencing attitudes and behavior towards geological heritage conservation. In Malaysia, the concept of geological conservation is a relatively recent phenomenon, not only for the general population but also for the earth scientists. Thus, influencing the interests group (i.e. politicians, planners, landowners, and developers) would be the first step before this initiative could be translated to the general population. The emphasis on the geological conservation should be targeted for the younger generation to create a long lasting awareness on the significance of geological heritage. A systematic approach, such as using interpretive planning technique, is needed to convince, communicate and promote the value of conserving geological heritage. These actions are crucial for sustainable resource utilization for the sake of our future generations.

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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:	geological history
AGROVOC Term:	resource conservation
AGROVOC Term:	education
AGROVOC Term:	natural resources
AGROVOC Term:	government agencies
AGROVOC Term:	sustainable development
AGROVOC Term:	community involvement
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	04 Feb 2025 07:57
Last Modified:	04 Feb 2025 07:57
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1043

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