Fresh perspectives on paleontological heritage and the stewardship of non-renewable fossil resources

A “fresh perspective” provides an insight into the values attributed to paleontological heritage and consequent behaviors, motivations, management challenges for stewardship of this non-renewable resource. To provide a global perspective, survey was undertaken with over three dozen experienced resource managers examining experiences. Notably, resources were consistently wide-ranging, encompassing scientific, educational, cultural, aesthetic, economic, other values, there diversity approaches actions. Responses are discussed lessons learned outlined fresh perspective key points successful heritage.