Abstract:Geological trace resources are rich in Shandong province with many kinds, which can be divided into palaeofossil type, karstic cave type, spring and sault type, famous mountain type, island and lake type, volcano type and marshes type. Geological traces are natural legacy bequest formed in the earth′s evolution, which are rare and un-regenerated natural resources. Through geological traces, geological evolution and crust variance history, palaeogeography, palaeoclimate and palaeoenvironment condition can be tracked. It has important significance in scientific study, teaching, scientific education and travel enjoyment. Thus, it is necessary to protect geological traces. Protection of geological traces should be done on these principles as combination of active protection and reasonable exploitation, combination of management, propaganda and education, long period plan and short-time arrangement, arrange totally and carry out stepply.
