Quaternary geology and nature conservation

Applied geology has broad terms of reference in the Danish Quaternary. Environmental geology, which is one aspect of this, can be defined as the contribution which geology can make to improve the quality of life. Nature conservation is an important aspect of environmental geology. Geologisk Institut, Aarhus University, has been involved for several years with the conservation of a variety of sites, including Quaternary profiles and landscapes. The work has been carried out in co-operation with, among others, Fredningsstyrelsen under the Ministry of the Environment and the county council authorities. This article presents examples of this activity, including topics of national, as well as of regional and more local importance.