重庆自然洞穴的特色与开发利用

On characteristics,development and utilization of Chongqing's natural caves

自然洞穴是十分宝贵的地下空间资源,是地质遗迹中的重要组成部分,人类进化和发展,与其休戚相关。重庆洞穴资源丰富多彩、类型全、品位高、奇观多,利用历史悠久。特别是近年十余次中外联合科考探险,又发现了一批新的资源,积累了丰富的经验。但综合利用、科学开发和洞穴资源的保护尚待加强。

Natural caves arc valuable underground space resources and important component in geologic sites. The evolution and development of human beings is related to the caves. Chongqing＇s caves are colorful, in diversity of types, of high quality and with wonderful sights and have long histories. Especially in recent ten years＇ joint exploration by Chinese and foreign scientists, a lot of new eaves are found and rich experience is accumulated. However, how to scientifically utilize the caves, scientifically develop the eaves and protect the cave resources need to be enhanced.