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澎湖海洋地質公園 PENGHU MARINE GEOPARK 文化與旅遊篇 Culture & Travel Volume

聯合國教科文組織對地質公園定義：

是以具有特殊地質科學意義，稀有的自然屬性、較
高的美學觀賞價值，具有一定規模和分佈範圍的地
質遺跡景觀為主體，並融合其他自然景觀與人文景
觀，而構成的一種獨特的自然區域。為人們提供具
有較高科學品位的觀光旅遊、度假休閒、保健療
養、文化娛樂的場所，又是地質遺跡景觀和生態環
境的重點保護區，地質科學研究與普及的基地。

由上述定義反觀澎湖多樣性的自然與人文資源，確
實具備成為世界地質公園的先天條件。探究過去、
現在及未來，澎湖長年在特殊的逆境環境下，島民
運用其智慧在這塊土地上紮根、生活與成長，其生
活價值與鄉土文化之特殊性，足以獲得良好之永續
保存與維護，並結合觀光旅遊、度假休閒創造地方
經濟發展。

The definition of a UNESCO Geopark:
It is a unique natural area whose major part com- To examine the diversity of the natural and cul-
prises geological heritage landscapes to a certain tural resources in Penghu by the above-stated
scale, and where its geologic entities integrate definition, Penghu’s genetic conditions do qualify
with other natural or cultural landscapes. Also, as a global geopark. By exploring Penghu’s past,
a geopark has specific scientific meaning of geol- present and future, Penghu has been under dif-
ogy, rarity of natural attributes, and aesthetic ficult conditions for a long time. Penghu’s island-
value of a view. It provides humans with a place ers have taken root, lived and grown on the land
of high scientific quality for tourism, leisure, with their wisdom. The characteristics of their
health care and rehabilitation, and cultural recre- life values and local culture have been sustain-
ation. Meanwhihe, it is a place with priority pro- ably reserved and maintained. Combining these
tection areas for geological heritage, landscapes characteristics with local tourism and leisure de-
and ecological environment, and is a base for the velopment, the opportunities for local economic
小貓嶼
Siaomaoyu research and promotion of geological science. development are unlimited .

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