How can we conserve geology?: a classification of geoconservation methods

Murray GRAY

Presentation information

International Session (Oral)

Symbol M (Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary) » M-IS Intersection

[M-IS01] Geoconservation and sustainable development

Mon. May 25, 2015 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM 101B (1F)

Convener:*Kuniyasu Mokudai(Pro Natura Foundation Japan), Abhik Chakraborty(Izu Peninsula Geopark), Chair:Kuniyasu Mokudai(Pro Natura Foundation Japan), Abhik Chakraborty(Izu Peninsula Geopark)

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

★ [MIS01-01] How can we conserve geology?: a classification of geoconservation methods

*Murray GRAY¹ (1.Reader Emeritus, Queen Mary, University of London, UK)

Keywords:Geconservation, Legislation, Policy, Planning, Education, Site management

Geoconservation is carried out by a variety of methods, but these have never been systematically classified or compiled into an organised system. This presentation will seek to do this by proposing a classification involving site management, curation, licencing, supervision, benevolent ownership, restoration, legislation, policy and education. Examples and applications of the methods will be presented.