Research in geoparks should serve the three major objectives of protecting the geological heritage and environment, popularising geoscience and fostering sustainable local economic development. Research should also be useful in encouraging the sustainable uses of geological, ecological and cultural resources and improving the geopark management system.
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(2020). Geopark, Principles of Scientific Research. In: Chen, A., Ng, Y., Zhang, E., Tian, M. (eds) Dictionary of Geotourism. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_867
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