Title: Geodiversity, Geotourism, Geoconservation, and Sustainable Development in Longyan Aspiring Geopark (China)
Abstract: Longyan Aspiring Geopark is rich in geoheritage and contains scientific value for studying the Mesozoic tectonic evolution in Southeast China. The geopark is also notable for its aesthetic, cultural, and recreational value for tourism development. Since Longyan Aspiring Geopark was established in 2017, the area has been heavily studied, geoconservation and geotourism have begun to rapidly develop, and problems associated with these changes have emerged. This study characterizes some of Longyan Aspiring Geopark’s geoheritage, existing geoconservation, and geotourism that have launched. In addition, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) is conducted to examine various situations. To benefit the sustainable development of Longyan Aspiring Geopark, it is prudent to continue promoting geodiversity, geotourism, and geoconservation by establishing the geopark.