Québec's geological heritage: geosites
Pierre Verpaelst
Direction de géologie Québec
Where are the geosites that need protection?
Geosites can be located:
- on land in the public domain (public land, parks, and wildlife
preserves);
- on private property belonging to individuals or businesses;
- in municipalities; and
- in Native territory (Nunavik, Indian reserves).
Parc Guillaume-Delisle, Northern Québec
Because
of the location of potential sites, the involvement of many stakeholders,
such as departments and agencies (MRNFP, MENV, FAPAQ), interest
groups (Conférence permanente sur le patrimoine géologique,
Ordre des géologues du Québec, merchants, municipalities,
etc.), universities, colleges, museums, research centres, organizations
involved in land-use planning, and Native communities will eventually
be needed.
Regional representation should be a consideration in the distribution
of sites. Each region should be able to take pride in its geosites
and have the means to develop them.
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