On September 8, Li Chunliang, deputy director of the State Forestry and grassland administration, said at the opening ceremony of the "China Geopark" publicity activity held at the Beijing Expo that after nearly two decades of development, China has officially named 214 National Geoparks, granted 56 national geoparks qualifications, and approved the establishment of more than 300 provincial geoparks, forming a complete range of geological relics in 31 provinces The construction and development system of geoparks in autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the central government and Hong Kong.
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China is one of the countries with the richest geological relic resources, the widest distribution and the most complete types in the world. It is also one of the founders of the world geoparks. At present, among the 147 world geoparks in the world, China has 39 world geoparks, ranking first.
The reporter learned from the "China Geopark" publicity activity that the State Forestry and grassland Administration organized the acceptance and officially named 7 National Geoparks and 1 National Mine Park.
Specifically, it includes: Liaoning Jinzhou paleontological fossil and granite National Geopark, Jiangsu Lianyungang Huaguoshan National Geopark, Anhui Lingbi Qingyun Mountain National Geopark, Fujian Pinghe Lingtong Mountain National Geopark, Fujian Sanming Rural National Geopark, Jiangxi Shicheng National Geopark Hunan Tongdao Wanfoshan National Geological Park and Hebei Renqiu Huabei Oilfield National Mining Park.
According to statistics, the Geopark receives more than 500 million tourists a year and has become an important natural education base in China.
Nicholas middot, President of the World Geopark network; Zou ruos pointed out at the opening ceremony that China has 39 UNESCO world geoparks, is the leader in the development of world geoparks, and has made great contributions to the development of national geoparks and world geoparks. The development of geoparks in China reflects the charm of geoparks and plays an important role in the sustainable development of local communities.
Li Chunliang said that on June 26 this year, the central government issued the guidance on establishing a nature reserve system with national parks as the main body, which opened a new journey of green development of geoparks. Next, the State Forestry and grassland administration will thoroughly implement the guiding opinions and start the preparation of the national geological heritage protection plan (2020-2035) and the national important geological heritage protection catalogue. Closely around the core of nature reserves, inherit and carry forward the excellent experience and beneficial exploration of geoparks, focus on improving the overall layout and construction management of geoparks, and effectively strengthen the legal protection and scientific utilization of geological relics.
It is understood that the theme of this activity is' green water and green mountains on the earth, green initiatives at the foot of the Great Wall '. In order to further enhance the public's attention to China's geoparks, it is proposed to establish a 'Geopark day'. During the event, a "Geopark protection and development" forum and a two-day special exhibition "magical and charming geology" will also be held&# 8203;&# 8203;&# 8203;&# 8203;&# 8203;&# 8203;&# 8203;