We’ve done two things for this part. The first is to research the relevance in value and protection objectives of the 3 UNESCO designations. In order to formulate the integrated management plan, 3 interdisciplinary studies were carried out, and 2 papers with Science Citation Index and 3 reports were published. The correlation between World Heritage and Global Geoparks is studied in order to formulate integrated management strategies.
Secondly, on the basis of value identification, we made a management plan and strategy. Considering that the objectives and evaluation criteria of these three designations guide our work to a great extent, in cooperation with China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), we have studied the relationship and difference between World Heritage and Global Geopark, integrated the indicators of the three designations, and clarified their similarities and differences, so as to facilitate the division of labor and cooperation between offices. At present, two relevant reports have been issued.
1. Support from Huangshan Integrated Management Expert Committee
2. Support from partner university
Before making a plan, we must do investigation and research.
Firstly, in order to ensure a scientific plan, we should cooperate with professional institutions to conduct interdisciplinary research to explore the relation among geology, biology, culture, and human beings. Because, after all, our ultimate goal is to achieve sustainable development of both nature and our human beings.
Besides, to ensure the interests of stakeholders, community interviews should be conducted to listen to opinions and make use of the wisdom of local people.
And the results obtained from these researches should be presented to the public by publishing academic papers and merging the results into education materials.