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GEODIVERSITY AND GEOCONSERVATION IN HONG KONG

GEODIVERSITY AND GEOCONSERVATION IN HONG KONG Abstract Geodiversity refers to the diversity (or variety, range) of geological (rocks, minerals, fossils), geomorphological (landform) and soil features, and their assemblages, relationships, processes, properties, interpretations and systems. Despite there is a limited area of 1108 km2, Hong Kong has a remarkably rich geodiversity that includes diversified geology, landforms, and assemblages of associated features and processes. Some geological features can even be considered as world-class. Because geodiversity has a range of values in many ways and it is threatened by human activities and urban development, geoconservation is essential for the well being of present and future generations. Geodiversity and geoconservation deserve more attentions in Hong Kong. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Asian Geographer Taylor & Francis

GEODIVERSITY AND GEOCONSERVATION IN HONG KONG

NG, Sai-leung; LI, Jiangfeng; FANG, Shiming; NG, Young C.Y.
Asian Geographer , Volume 27 (1-2): 11 – Jan 1, 2010
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GEODIVERSITY AND GEOCONSERVATION IN HONG KONG

Abstract

Abstract Geodiversity refers to the diversity (or variety, range) of geological (rocks, minerals, fossils), geomorphological (landform) and soil features, and their assemblages, relationships, processes, properties, interpretations and systems. Despite there is a limited area of 1108 km2, Hong Kong has a remarkably rich geodiversity that includes diversified geology, landforms, and assemblages of associated features and processes. Some geological features can even be considered as...
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Taylor & Francis
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2158-1762
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10.1080/10225706.2010.9684149
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Abstract

Abstract Geodiversity refers to the diversity (or variety, range) of geological (rocks, minerals, fossils), geomorphological (landform) and soil features, and their assemblages, relationships, processes, properties, interpretations and systems. Despite there is a limited area of 1108 km2, Hong Kong has a remarkably rich geodiversity that includes diversified geology, landforms, and assemblages of associated features and processes. Some geological features can even be considered as world-class. Because geodiversity has a range of values in many ways and it is threatened by human activities and urban development, geoconservation is essential for the well being of present and future generations. Geodiversity and geoconservation deserve more attentions in Hong Kong.

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Asian Geographer – Taylor & Francis

Published: Jan 1, 2010

Keywords: geoconservation; geodiversity; geopark; Hong Kong

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