Geopark history-Zhangjiajie Global Geopark

History of global geopark development

Geological heritage is a natural product formed, developed and left over by various internal and external dynamic geological processes during the long geological history of the earth's formation and evolution. It is not only an important part of natural resources, but also a precious and non-renewable geological natural heritage.

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History of geopark development in China

The plan for China's national geoparks is a pilot scheme for the Global Geoparks Programme, promoted by UNESCO and others. The programme was first proposed at the 17th General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, France, in 1972 and officially launched in 1989.

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Development history of Zhangjiajie Global Geopark

In September 1982, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park became the first national forest park in China. In August 1988, Wulingyuan Scenic Area was included in the second batch of national key scenic spots; In 1992, the Wulingyuan Natural Scenic Area, which consists of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and other three major scenic spots, was included in the World Natural Heritage List by UNESCO; In February 2004, it was listed as the first "World Geopark" in China; In 2007, it was included i

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Geopark history

Development history of geological parks

History of global geopark development

History of geopark development in China

Development history of Zhangjiajie Global Geopark

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