Abstract:

This paper aims to explore new methods for the development of villages with fossil resources and geological relics under the background of rural revitalization. On the basis of effective protection, we could promote fossil resources’ function of scientific popularization and tourism, so as to drive the construction of rural infrastructure, promote the adjustment of industrial structure and farmers’ employment. The concept of ‘village with fossil resources’ and suggestions on its building were put forward. In this paper, the authors summarized the construction achievements and experience of Yuan’an village with fossil resources in Hubei Province, which was the first village of this kind in China, and proposed the idea of promoting the brand of village with fossil resources. In order to guide the construction of village with fossil resources and avoid aimless development, an evaluation index system of village with fossil resources was established.

Key words: village with fossil resources, rural revitalization, fossil conservation, Yuan’an village with fossil resources, evaluation index