Geo-conservation is actions intended to conserve and extend the benefits of geological and geomorphological features, processes, sites, and landforms. Geo-conservation is public awareness of the importance of protecting geological heritage.
Figure 1. Botubarani limestone geo-conservation. Geo-conservation activities carried out by the Youth Geopark of the UNG Geology Student Organization and the Youth Organization of the Botubarani Village saved the Botubarani site from rocks mining degradation and trash (Photo: PHP2D/P3D Teknik Geologi UNG 2020).
Geo-conservation carried out by the community or geo-conservation collaboration between the community, academics and local governments has implications for the preservation of geological heritage in a geopark.