National Geopark

National Geopark

(National Geopark refers to) an area with geoscientific significance and magnificent views, certified by the Minister of Environment to be utilized for education and tourism through conservation.
Legal ground: Natural Park Act, Article 2 (Definition)
※ The certification procedure, evaluation and frameworks for management and operation of National Geoparks parallel those of Global Geoparks.

What builds Geoparks and what they are for

What Geoparks are all about is not only geology but also community-oriented activities. Geoparks promote sustainable local development by the use of their geological heritage for conservation, education and tourism. They have a particular area with a boundary and local community members get engaged in the management of the life forms, archaeology, history and culture of the area.

The need for protection system of geological heritage and the effort to solve current challenges in world heritage (protection) system

Sustainable Coexistence of nature & Human

Importance of development strategy & planning involving local comminity

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