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Buku mewah yang bertajuk, Taman Georimba Marmar Dayang Bunting Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia adalah siri ketiga buku mengenai Taman Georimba di Langkawi. Buku yang pertama, iaitu Kilim Karst Geoforest Park Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia diterbitkan pada tahun 2010, manakala buku kedua berjudul Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia telah diterbitkan pada tahun 2015. Buku mewah ini bukan sahaja mempamerkan keindahan landskap Kepulauan Langkawi tetapi terhasil daripada terjemahan ilmu yang diterokai oleh para penyelidik Pusat Penyelidikan Langkawi sejak penubuhannya lagi. Buat julung kalinya, Taman Georimba Marmar Dayang Bunting dipersembahkan melalui pendekatan warisan terintegrasi iaitu, geologi, biologi dan budaya tempatan. Buku ini diolah dalam dua bahasa yang mudah supaya dapat dinikmati oleh semua golongan masyarakat dari dalam dan luar negara. Daripada perspektif geologi, Pulau Dayang Bunting terbentuk daripada batu kapur yang sebahagiannya telah mengalami perubahan menjadi marmar disebabkan oleh pemanasan rejahan batuan granit. Perlarutan yang berterusan pada batu kapur ini menghasilkan landskap kepulauan kars tropika unik yang menjadi daya tarikan para pelancong.

This coffee table book entitled, Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park: Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia is the third in a series of books on Geoforest Parks in Langkawi. The first book, Kilim Karst Geoforest Park: Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia was published in 2010, while the second book entitled Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park: Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia’ was published in 2015. These coffee table books not only showcased the beautiful landscapes of Langkawi Archipelago but are derived from the translational knowledge explored by the researchers from Langkawi Research Centre, since its inception. For the first time, Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park is presented through an integrated approach of geological, biological and local cultural heritage. This book is written in two languages so that everyone can enjoy it from within and outside the country. From the geological perspective, Pulau Dayang Bunting is formed from limestone, some of which was transformed into marble due to heating from granite intrusion. The ongoing dissolution of this limestone produced unique tropical island karst landscapes that become a tourist attraction.

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Projek BioGeoTrail Kubang Badak adalah usaha sama julung kali dilakukan oleh Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark bagi membangunkan produk geopelancongan yang terbaharu. Sebanyak 13 tapak istimewa yang mempunyai keunikan warisan geologi, biologi dan budaya di kawasan Kubang Badak telah dikenal pasti untuk ditonjolkan kepada pelancong dari dalam dan luar negeri. Bagi meningkatkan kesedaran awam dan mempromosikan produk baharu ini, cerita menarik yang mengaitkan warisan geologi, biologi dan budaya di setiap tapak akan disampaikan oleh pemandu pelancong yang terlatih.

BioGeoTrail Kubang Badak project is the first joint venture by Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark to develop the latest geotourism product. A total of 13 special sites that have unique geological, biological and cultural heritage in the Kubang Badak area have been identified to be highlighted to tourists from within and outside the country. To raise public awareness and promote this new product, exciting stories that link geological, biological and cultural legacy at each site will be presented by trained tour guides.

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Mangroves in Langkawi are among the richest in the region. Some of the rare mangrove species included Rhizophora lamarckii, R. stylosa, Bruguiera sexangula, and Xylocarpus rumphii. Many studies have already been done on the flora of Langkawi, but thus far, there has not been any documentation in the form of an illustration or pictorial. Therefore, this book is presented as part of the publication series of the Langkawi Research Centre, Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. 
This book features the latest updated checklist of mangrove species found in Langkawi, including the exclusive, non-exclusive, and the associate mangrove species. The book is easy to use with information on the characteristics of the species, global and local distribution, and uses, supplemented by illustrative photographs for easy and quick identification in the field. The intended readers are students of higher learning intitutions, government officials, policy makers, educators, naturalists, and the public in general.

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Since its establishment in 1996 the Geological Heritage Group of Malaysia (a.k.a KWGM) has been actively promoting the concept of sustainable use of the geological resources through proper resources management and conservation. Geological materials and features are non renewable resources that are always under stress due to destructive exploitation method. In the colonial days and a few decades after independence the geological resources especially metallic minerals had been playing major role in contributing wealth to the nation. Though most of the metallic resources have been declining since the late 80’s, extractions of other geological resources such as rock, sand and clay are still active until now. If this method of exploitation goes on without proper guidelines we may lose our priceless heritage one day. With proper guidelines and planning geological resources could benefit not only quarry operators, miners and other related parties but also most importantly the local community and the general public. This could be realized through sustainable resource management and development practices by local authorities and other stake holders. At the same time KWGM has identified hundreds of interesting geological sites in the country to be promoted either as geosite, geological monument or even as geopark. In Langkawi alone the group has identified more than 90 localities that show geological features of very high heritage value for conservation, for which, the archipelago was successfully accepted by the UNESCO as a 52nd global geopark on June 21st, 2007. 

In this book we have identified more than ten geosites and other interesting sites in Langkawi for the purpose of enhancing the geotourism potential as well as to introduce their importance and uniqueness to the public at large. Each geosite is briefly described in order to create some inquisitive thinking and to create more interest among the tourists. Also described are some additional sites at which some highly significant geological features are exposed. The geosite are distributed within the three newly introduced geoareas known as the Machinchang Cambrian, Kilim Karst and Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Parks. 

Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park, being the oldest land in Langkawi and Peninsula Malaysia offers strange but panoramic landscapes. The majestic and beautiful landscapes have been produced by the prolonged weathering and erosion of its resistant rock through fractures and other plane of discontinuity that explain the myth of Mat Chinchang. Here one could observe a thick pile of Cambrian rocks that were continuously deposited by rivers and streams on land (in continental environments) which later turned into shallow marine environments due to physical change in the environment of deposition. At the Pasir Tengkorak – Tanjung Buta geosite along the geopark trail one will encounter a unique rocky beach which exhibits various geological features, including structures and landscapes.                              

Kilim Karst Geoforest Park in contrast, offers different experience where one can take a journey back through Ordovician to Devonian time. Here one may find various fossils representing ancient marine dwellers that were once very common in shallow sea of Langkawi. This geoforest park most importantly showcases the work of nature which have carved Malaysia’s oldest limestone into various karst landscapes and landforms some of which resembles living creatures. 

Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park offers several fantastic geosites to be explored such as Pulau Ular, Pulau Tuba and Tasik Dayang Bunting. Rocky limestone coast of Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Tuba and other smaller islands nearby exhibit unique geological features and landscapes such as sea-notches, elevated caves, reverse faults and sea-arches. This geoforest park showcases the beautiful white Langkawi Marble, among the best quality marble in the world. 

All in all, a wide range of Paleozoic geological features and landscape in Langkawi makes it a perfect destination for geotourism and geoscientific research. This small book provides useful guide for the general public to explore and experience the unique geology of Langkawi. The book is organized in order to help the general public in understanding the importance of geological heritage features for ecotourism and the need for geoheritage conservation for our future generations.

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Bumi Raja Ampat mempunyai sejarah lebih 400 juta tahun, namun hanya sekitar 2 juta tahun lalu, kepulauan ini terangkat membentuk daratan. Kepelbagaian batuan, proses hakisan dan perlarutan batu kapur menghasilkan landskap unggul yang tersergam indah untuk kita nikmati bersama. Buku mewah ini memperkenalkan Geopark Raja Ampat sebagai wawasan pembangunan lestari wilayah yang meraikan warisan alam dan memperkasa ekonomi komuniti. Warisan geologi, kepelbagaian hidupan daratan dan marin, serta budaya dan legenda masyarakat terjalin rapi dalam kerencaman landskap unggul menjadi khazanah seluruh warga global. Raja Ampat mencetus inspirasi dan wawasan kebersamaan, menjalin keharmonian antara alam dan manusia, menjadi sumber kesejahteraan hidup dan menyedarkan manusia mengenai kebesaran lahi. Lawati dan hayati keunggulan Geopark Raja Ampat yang tidak dapat diceritakan dengan kata-kata. 

Raja Ampat Earth has a history of more than 400 million years, but only about 2 million years ago, these islands were uplifted to form land. The variety of rocks, the process of erosion and dissolution of limestone produce superior landscapes that are amazing for us to enjoy together. This coffee table book introduces Raja Ampat Geopark as a vision of sustainable development area that reflects the natural heritage and strengthens the economy of the community. Geological heritage, diversity of terrestrial and marine life, as well as cultural and community legends are neatly entwined in a variety of superior landscapes as a treasures for the global citizens. Raja Ampat sparks inspiration and insight into togetherness, creates harmony between nature and humans, provides a source of well-being and awakens humans to divine greatness. Visit and experience the superiority of Raja Ampat Geopark as it is something that cannot be described in words.

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This book is about the marine ecosystem in Malaysia as a crucial part of our sustenance for life. A very dynamic ecosystem, currently undergoing immense pressure, especially from global climate change that is creating havoc to the rainfall patterns around the world, drying up vast land area, increasing sea level due to melting ice caps, among other things. Thus, it is our intention to present the elements of the Malaysian marine ecosystem, including the interphase between the ocean and land: mangrove, rocky, and sandy shores. The highlights, of course, are the reef ecosystem and marine biodiversity. Although the format may seem simple, the visually attractive photographs and captions allow laymen to appreciate the subjects, while keeping the big picture in mind, like how ideal it is to portray turtles swimming free willing in the ocean, and yet many are vulnerable to fishing nets, trawl nets, or even the fatal blades of motorised boats. The intended reader is anyone interested on the subject of marine ecosystems and life. Here is an offer for everybody actually, because the marine wonders are a huge subject and area that is more than enough to go around for everyone to relate to as an entertainment, education, and some soul searching. Not many people have the privilege to come face to face with the underwater creatures. It is our intention to offer our portfolio of photographs taken from many places, to unearth the marine wonders of Malaysia, as well as to pique the interest of the initiated and uninitiated alike. Hopefully, this book becomes an eye opener for all.

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This coffeetable book has been written specifically to raise our public awareness on the important role of coral reefs, which is one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, but are now threatened with destruction. They occupy just over 0.15% of the world’s oceans, yet incredibly they provide a home for an estimated 25% of all marine species. They really are the “engine room” of the sea and their loss will cripple the marine environment on a global scale. The tragedy of December 2004 is not something that many people can forget. The threat of another tsunami is real, if we do not learn from the past. This book highlights the marine wonders of Tun Sakaran Marine Park and Sipadan Island Park, two of the most famous places in Malaysia, perhaps in the world too. Sabah Parks has been committed to foster collaboration with other agencies in carrying out various research and conservation programmes within the Coral Triangle area. These include government agencies and non-government organizations involving in protected area management, such as Coral Triangle Initiatives, Sulu Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion and Bornean Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation (BBEC) phase two. Collaboration approach appeared beneficial in strengthening the park conservation efforts. Example of such beneficial collaboration is the publication of this coffee table book entitled, ‘Life in the Triangle’. This book is a pleasure to read as it is informative and adorned with beautiful photographs and illustrations of the underwater marine life, as well as the land biodiversity and the community of the Tun Sakaran Marine Park and Sipadan Island Park. 

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Sumber geokepelbagaian dan landskap mempunyai nila saintifik dan estetik yang tinggi. Idea baru yang melihat daripada perspektif nilai budaya, bukan sebagai bahan eksploitasi, membolehkan sumber ini dibangunkan untuk meningkatkan ketamadunan masyarakat. Kepelbagaian geologi perlu dipulihara sebagai khazanah atam dan dibangunkan secara tanpa musnah dalam gagasan geopelancongan. Buku Warisan Geologi Langkawi merupakan koleksi makalah saintifik oleh Kumpulan Warisan Geologi Malaysia yang memperihalkan kepelbagaian geologi dan keindahan landskap. Warisan ini menjadikan Langkawi sungguh istimewa serta memiliki daya tarikan luarbiasa kepada para pelancong dalam dan luar negara. Kita harus menghargai, menikmati dan memulihara sumber warisan alam yang unik ini. 

Geodiversity resources and landscapes have high scientific and aesthetic values. The cultural value of these usually exploited resources may be developed for the benefit of civil society in the context of conservation of nature’s treasures and non- destructive exploitation in the form of geotourism. The Geological Heritage of Langkawi is a compilation of scientific research results by the Geological Heritage Group of Malaysia. It describes the geological diversity and beauty of landscapes that make Langkawi special in drawing tourists from within the country and overseas. We should value, appreciate, and conserve these unique national heritage resources.

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Malaysia memiliki kepelbagaian geologi yang membina kedamaian dan keagungan vista negara. Warisan geologi ini dalam bentuk identitinya tersendiri masih belum dihayati sepenuhnya. Geologi pemuliharaan diperkenalkan secara bersistem untuk inventori, pencirian dan akhinya penggunaan monumen-monumen ini untuk geopelancongan. Buku ini hasil dari usaha perintis untuk membangunkan falsafah dan konsep geologi pemuliharaan dan menumpu kepada pembangunan geotop di Kepulauan Langkawi, Taman Negara dan Taman Kinabalu.  

Malaysia abounds in geological diversity that makes up the tranquility and grandeur of the country’s vista. This geological heritage has not been fully appreciated in its own right. Conservation geology is introduced to systemise the inventory, characterisation and ultimately the utilisation of these monuments for geotourism. This book is the result of the pioneering effort in developing the philosophy and concepts of conservation geology and focuses on the development of geotopes in Langkawi Islands, the National Park and Kinabalu Park.

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Koleksi makalah ini merupakan siri kedua penerbitan mengenai Warisan Geologi Malaysia yang memperkenalkan konsep geologi pemuliharan bagi menggalakan utilisasi sumber bumi secara tanpa musnah. 

Buku ini mengenalpasti sejumlah geotapak di kepulauan Langkawi, Taman Kinabalu dan Taman Negara. Aktiviti geopelancongan di beberapa tapak dibangunkan dan dicadangkan untuk implementasi oleh pihak berkuasa tempatan. Pencirian terhadap sembilan geotapak dipersembahkan sebagai menambah sembilan geotapak yang telah dihuraikan terdahulu. Kerana nilai unggulnya, empat tapak baru diluar kawasan kajian turut diperjelaskan, tiga dari Semenanjung Malaysia dan satu dari Sabah. Geotapak ini merupakan monumen kebangsaan yang menunjukkan nilai warisan dan estetik yang sangat ketara, dan dihuraikan sepenuhnya daripada perspektif geologi pemuliharaan. Kajian perintis yang berterusan ini diharapkan dapat menambah pemberian khazanah negara kepada generasi akan datang. 

This collection of articles is the second in the series of publications on the Geological Heritage of Malaysia that introduces the concept of conservation geology which advocates the utilisation of earth resources without destruction. 

The book identifies geosite in Langkawi Islands, Kinabalu Park and National Park. Geotourism activities at several sites are developed and proposed for implementation by local authorities. Detailed descriptions of nine geosites are presented, adding on to the nine previously dealt with. Because of their outstanding value, four new sites outside of these areas are also described, three in the Peninsula and one in Sabah. These geotopes are national monuments which have clear scientific and aesthetic heritage values and the articles treat them exclusively from the conservation geology perspective. This continuing pioneering work is expected to add on to the nation’s gift of treasures to its future generations.

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Koleksi makalah ini merupakan siri ketiga penerbitan mengenai Warisan Geologi Malaysia yang memperkenalkan konsep geologi pemuliharaan bagi menggalakkan pembangunan dan utilisasi sumber bumi secara tanpa musnah. 

Buku ini menerbitkan makalah pilihan dari Persidangan Kebangsaan Warisan Geologi Malaysia dan hasil penyelidikan terkini mengenai pencirian geotapak. Cakupan pembangunan geotapak diperluaskan, tidak sahaja mengenai sumber warisan di Kepulauan Langkawi, Taman Negara Pahang dan Taman Kinabalu, tetapi meliputi kawasan lain di Johor, Perak, Terengganu, Sabah dan Sarawak. Di antara makalah yang menarik ialah Taman Kinabalu – Calon Tapak Warisan Dunia; Khazanah Geologi di Malaysia; Kawasan Sensitif Geologi – Cadangan Pengawalan dan Pemuliharaan; Pemuliharaan Tapak Berfosil di Malaysia; dan Peruntukan Perundangan Pemuliharaan Sumber Warisan Geologi di Malaysia. 

Pembangunan gagasan pemuliharaan sumber warisan geologi dan geopelancongan merupakan sumbangan perintis utilisasi sumber asli ke arah merealisasikan aspirasi pembangunan negara secara mampan. 

This collection of articles is the third in the series of publications on the Geological Heritage of Malaysia that introduces the concept of conservation geology which advocates the development and utilisation of earth resources without destruction. 

The book contains selected articles from the First National Conference on Geological Heritage of Malaysia and current research finding on geosites characterisation. The scope of geosites development has been extended not only to include heritage resources from Langkawi Islands, Pahang National Parks and Kinabalu Park, but to embrace other areas such as Johore, Perak, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak. Some interesting articles to be found are Kinabalu Parks – A Worthy Candidate as a World Heritage Site; Geological Treasures of Malaysia; Geologically Sensitive Areas – Proposal for Regulation and Conservation; Conservation of Fossil Sites in Malaysia; and Requirements for Legislation for Geological Heritage Conservation in Malaysia. 

The development of geological heritage conservation and geotourism concepts is a pioneering effort in fostering natural resources utilisation toward attaining national development aspirations in sustainable manner. 

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Koleksi makalah ini merupakan siri keempat penerbitan mengenai Warisan Geologi Malaysia yang memperkenalkan konsep geologi pemuliharaan bagi menggalakkan pembangunan dan utilisasi sumber bumi secara tanpa musnah. 

Kemajuan yang memberangsangkan telah dicapai mengenai kerja pemetaan tapak sumber warisan geologi di seluruh negara. Usaha awalan pengcaman potensi geotapak di setiap negeri di Semenanjung Malaysia, Sabah dan Sarawak dipersembahkan dalam bahagian pertama buku ini. Penghuraian aspek geologi pemuliharaan dan geopelancongan pelbagai geotapak penting di seluruh negara telah diperluaskan. Kajian mengenalpasti struktur impak objek angkasa unuk dipulihara dihurai buat pertama kalinya dan usaha pembangunan geotapak di Miri untuk pendidikan dan pelancongan merupakan bukti peranan dan sumbangan ahli Kumpulan Warisan Geologi semakin meluas. 

Kandungan buku ini membuktikan penyelidikan dan pembangunan sumber warisan geologi dan landskap untuk pemuliharaan dan pelancongan menghulur sumbangan ke arah penyediaan kerangka holistik bagi perancangan jangka panjang dalam pengurusan alam sekitar. 

The collection of articles is the fourth in the series of publications on the Geological Heritage of Malaysia that introduces the concept of conservation geology which advocates the utilisation of earth resources without destruction.

This issue demonstrates that encouraging progress has been made in the mapping of geological heritage sites for the entire country. Early efforts at identifying potential geosites in all states in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak are presented in the first section of the book. Descriptions of the conservation geology and geotourism aspects of several important geosites have been enlarged. Identification of extraterrestrial impact structures in Malaysia for the purpose of conservation is touched on for the first time and the development programme of the Miri geosite for education and tourism is evidence of the expanding role of the member of the Geological Heritage Group. 

The contents of this book show that research on and development of geological heritage sites and landscapes for conservation and tourism offer a holistic framework for the long term planning of environmental management.

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Bahan tenaga fosil, sumber mineral sebagai bahan binaan dan industri, serta batu permata yang menjadi simbol kemewahan manusia telah lama dikenali dan dieksploitasi untuk kesejahteraan masyarakat. Berlainan halnya dengan sumber Bumi bernilai warisan yang masih belum dikenali dan dihayati. Naskah ini merupakan siri kelima buku Warisan Geologi Malaysia yang memperihalkan nilai intrinsik fitur geologi dan geomorfologi dalam konteks berwarisan tinggi yang perlu dipulihara dan diutilisasi secara lestari. la mengandungi makalah terpilih yang telah dibentangkan dalam Persidangan Kebangsaan kedua Warisan Geologi Malaysia yang berlangsung di Langkawi pada November 2001. Kajian dan ulasan mengenai pelbagai aspek pencirian, penilaian dan pembangunan sumber warisan geologi dipersembahkan kepada pembuat dan pelaksana dasar pemuliharaan sumber asli negara. 

Fossil fuels, minerals for construction and industry and gems symbolizing human wealth have long been known and exploited for societal well-being. In contrast, Earth resources that have high heritage value are not recognised nor appreciated. This volume which is the fifth of the book series on Geological Heritage of Malaysia describes the intrinsic value of geological and geomorphological features in the context of their high heritage standing and the need to conserve and utilize them sustainably. It contains articles selected from presentations made at the Second National Conference on Geological Heritage of Malaysia held at Langkawi on November 2001. Studies and reviews on various aspects of characterization, assessment and development of geological heritage resources are presented in a fashion that is friendly to policy makers and implementers involved in the conservation of national natural resources.

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Sumber warisan geologi merupakan sumber asli yang masih kurang dikenali dan dihayati oleh masyarakat umum. Seperti tapak arkeologi dan sejarah, sebahagian daripada sumber geologi juga mempunyai nilai warisan yang unggul, khususnya dalam konteks nilai saintifik, estetik, rekreasi dan budaya. Naskah ini merupakan siri keenam buku Warisan Geologi Malaysia yang memperihalkan aspek kepelbagaian geologi dan pendekatan penilaian geowarisan. la mengandungi makalah terpilih yang telah dibentangkan dalam Persidangan Kebangsaan ketiga Warisan Geologi Malaysia yang berlangsung di Kuching pada Mei 2003 dan kertas oleh peserta Malaysia yang dibentangkan dalam First International Conference on Geoparks yang berlangsung di Beijing pada Jun 2004. Kajian mengenai penilaian kepelbagaian dan pembangunan geotapak dipersembahkan kepada para ilmuan dan perlaksana dasar untuk pemuliharaan dan sumber pelancongan.       

The importance of geological heritage resources as one of the earth natural resources is still not fully known and thus appreciated in its own right by the general public. As in archaeological and historical sites, for instant, some of the geological sites also possesses high heritage values, particularly in the context of scientific, aesthetic, recreational and cultural. This volume is the sixth of the book series on Geological Heritage of Malaysia, which describes aspects of geodiversity and assessment approaches for geological heritage. It contains articles selected from presentations made at the Third National Conference on Geological Heritage of Malaysia held in Kuching, Sarawak on May 2003 and papers presented by the Malaysian participants at the First International Conference on Geoparks held in Beijing on June 2004. Studies on assessment and development of geosites are presented in a manner that is friendly to academicians and implementers involved for conservation and tourism resources.

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Kehidupan dan alam sekitar adalah satu kesatuan unik yang tidak dapat dipisah. Lantaran itu, bagi menjamin kesejahteraan kehidupan masyarakat, tidak dapat tidak, manusia mesti berusaha menjaga kemurnian dan kelestarian alam sekitar. Oleh itu, naskhah ketujuh dalam siri buku Warisan Geologi Malaysia ini, selain memperihalkan kepelbagaian geowarisan turut juga membincangkan pelbagai isu berkaitan kepentingan penjagaan alam sekitar. Pelbagai makalah yang dihidangkan menjelaskan betapa rapuhnya pelbagai sumber geowarisan terhadap geobencana tabii dan bencana buatan manusia. Sebahagian besar makalah dalam buku ini adalah makalah yang telah dibentangkan dalam Persidangan Warisan Geologi Malaysia Keempat yang telah berlangsung di Langkawi pada bulan Disember 2005. Buku ini juga menggambarkan wujudnya kerjasama akrab untuk pemuliharaan sumber geowarisan di nusantara. 

Life and environment form a unique and inseparable entity. For this reason, in ensuring a healthy living community, men have to care for the sustainability and pristine condition of the environment. Thus, apart from describing geoheritage diversity, the seventh volume of this Malaysian Geological Heritage book series also discusses various issues on the importance of protecting our environment. Several articles in this book explain how fragile is our various geoheritage resources against natural geohazards and man-induced hazards. This book largely contains articles presented during the Fourth Malaysian Geological Heritage Conference held in Langkawi in December 2005. This book also reflects a close corporation in geoheritage resource conservation efforts in nusantara.

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Setelah status UNESCO Global Geoparks diisytiharkan untuk Kepulauan Langkawi, bidang pemuliharaan warisan geologi semakin mendapat perhatian masyarakat awam dan juga para pembuat dasar. Bagi memastikan kesinambungan usaha ini penyelidikan, dokumentasi dan promosi sumber warisan ini perlu dipertingkatkan lagi. Buku ini adalah sebahagian daripada usaha tersebut bagi memastikan geotapak-geotapak baru selalu didokumenkan untuk menjadi bahan rujukan semasa dan juga generasi akan dating. Buku ini mengandungi makalah terpilih yang telah dibentangkan di dalam Persidangan Kebangsaan Geologi Malaysia yang berlangsung di Langkawi pada tahun 2007. Buku Warisan Geologi kali ini membincangkan isu-isu berkenaan usaha untuk memartabatkan sumber warisan geologi di Malaysia di samping memperihalkan sumber warisan geologi dan geotapak yang baru dikenal pasti. 

After the status of UNESCO Global Geoparks was announced for the Langkawi Archipelago, the field of geological heritage conservation is becoming more acceptable to the general public and policy makers. To ensure the continuity of this initiative research, documentation and promotion of geological heritage should be increased. This book is part of an effort to ensure that new geosites are continuously being documented to become source of reference for the current and future generations. This book contains selected articles that have been presented during the Fifth Malaysian Geological Heritage Conference held in Langkawi in 2007. This Geological Heritage Book discusses issues on efforts in proclaiming geological heritage resources in Malaysia beside describing geological heritage resources and newly identified geosites.