2月25日，省长赵刚主持召开省政府第五次常务会议，认真学习贯彻习近平总书记重要指示批示精 神，研究贯彻落实工作。会议还研究了推动城市高质量发展、深化养老服务改革发展、古生物化石保护 工作。 会议讨论并原则同意《关于深化养老服务改革发展的实施意见（送审稿）》，决定按程序报省委审 定。会议强调，要紧盯我省养老服务改革发展各项重点任务，坚持尽力而为、量力而行，增强科学预 判、做好前瞻部署，加快健全分级分类、普惠可及、覆盖城乡、持续发展的养老服务体系，更好满足全 省老年人多层次多样化养老服务需求。 会议审议并原则同意《陕西省古生物化石保护办法（草案）》。会议强调，要充分认识古生物化石 保护管理工作的重要意义，进一步完善古生物化石资源调查、发掘、保护、研究、科普、监管等全链条 工作体系，严厉打击违法犯罪活动，广泛开展宣传教育活动，凝聚全社会共同参与保护的合力。（记 者：孙鹏） 会议强调，要始终将学习贯彻习近平总书记重要指示批示精神作为首要政治任务，坚决扛牢政治责 任，不折不扣抓好落实，以实际行动坚定拥护"两个确立"、坚决做到"两个维护"。要更加突出问题意 识、问题导向，加强分类管理，健全闭环落实机制，实事求是确定整改标 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the ongoing efforts to combat the illegal excavation of "Tulonggu" fossils in Inner Mongolia, emphasizing the need for improved regulatory measures and long-term protection strategies for these irreplaceable natural heritage sites [1][2]. Group 1: Illegal Excavation and Its Impact - The "Tulonggu," also known as "dragon bone," refers to ancient vertebrate fossils that are non-renewable natural heritage [1] - From December 2023 to September 2025, the Hohhot Procuratorate handled five cases of illegal excavation involving ten individuals, with over 6,000 kilograms of fossils involved [1] - Illegal excavation not only damages cultural resources but also severely impacts the ecological environment, leading to potential landslides and soil erosion [1] Group 2: Regulatory Gaps and Actions Taken - The Hohhot Procuratorate identified multiple issues in the protection of "Tulonggu," including regulatory gaps, disjointed law enforcement collaboration, and a lack of long-term mechanisms [2] - In October 2025, the Hohhot Procuratorate issued recommendations to the local Natural Resources Bureau to strengthen law enforcement oversight and enhance source control [2] - Following the recommendations, the Natural Resources Bureau initiated a project to protect ancient fossils, focusing on sealing off over 40 fossil cave entrances to prevent illegal access [2]

Core Insights - The establishment of the first professional paleontological fossil restoration and identification room in Guangxi fills a gap in the region's fossil restoration capabilities, providing strong support for the protection, research, and popularization of paleontological resources [1][2] Group 1: Facility Overview - The new fossil restoration and identification room is equipped with advanced technology, including a sandblasting dust-proof integrated system and a professional pneumatic pen microscopic restoration system, creating a complete chain from discovery to display [1] - This facility is currently the only professional platform in the region capable of completing the entire process from fossil cleaning and reinforcement to fine restoration [1] Group 2: Research and Restoration Capabilities - The restoration room can handle all types of fossil repairs, covering most common fossil types found in Guangxi and surrounding areas, from small insect fossils to several-meter-long dinosaur skeletons [1] - The facility aims to unlock the life history contained within ancient fossils, allowing for the revival of ancient life forms that have been dormant for millions of years [1] Group 3: Public Engagement and Education - The restoration room serves as a 'diagnostic room' for fossils and a window for the public to understand the ancient biological world [2] - Future plans include public demonstrations of the restoration process, science lectures, and educational activities for middle and primary school students to enhance public interest in fossil protection [2]

Core Insights - The fourth Jilin Fossil Protection Forum and Geoscience Tourism Seminar was held in Jilin County, Heilongjiang Province, China, focusing on the integration of fossil protection and geoscience tourism [1][2] - The event highlighted the latest discoveries of dinosaur fossils in the Jilin region, emphasizing its significance as a key site for dinosaur research globally [1] Group 1: Event Overview - The forum gathered nearly a hundred experts from nine countries, including China, Russia, France, Germany, and Belgium, to discuss the development of fossil protection and geoscience tourism [1] - The event commenced on August 27, with a theme centered on "Natural Heritage Protection Promoting Geoscience Popularization and Tourism" [1] Group 2: Key Discoveries - New findings of dinosaur footprints were announced, including theropod, sauropod, and hadrosaur footprints, marking the first discovery of such footprints in the Jilin region [1] - The discovery indicates a good diversity of dinosaurs in the Late Cretaceous period in the area, which is significant for paleontological research in northern China [1] Group 3: Expert Insights - Experts emphasized that the understanding of Earth's development and evolutionary history is a crucial resource for driving social and scientific progress [2] - The integration of fossil protection and tourism is seen as a "golden key" to benefit the public and support conservation efforts [2]

Group 1 - The fourth Jiamin Fossil Protection Forum and Geoscience Tourism Seminar was held, focusing on the integration of fossil protection and geoscience tourism development [1][2] - Jiamin County is known for significant dinosaur fossil discoveries, including 13 complete duck-billed dinosaur skeletons, with potential for over 100 more fossils to be unearthed [1][2] - The establishment of the Jiamin Dinosaur National Geopark in 2001 covers an area of 38.44 square kilometers and serves multiple functions including scientific research, education, and tourism [2] Group 2 - International collaboration has been crucial for fossil research and protection in Jiamin, with many foreign paleontologists considering it their "second hometown" [2] - A statue garden within the geopark honors 24 renowned paleontologists, including 12 international figures, recognizing their contributions to geological and paleontological research in Jiamin [2] - Jiamin's unique geographical position makes it not only a significant fossil discovery site but also a bridge for international exchanges in paleontology [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Li Family Biota in Jiande is recognized as a significant paleontological treasure from the Permian period, showcasing high biodiversity and well-preserved fossils, which hold immense scientific research value [7][9]. Group 1: Scientific Significance - The Li Family Biota serves as a rare window into the marine ecosystem of South China during the mid-Permian, with exceptional fossil abundance and preservation [8]. - Research indicates that 270 million years ago, the region was home to various vertebrates and invertebrates, with fossils primarily preserved in three-dimensional pyrite forms, which is uncommon globally [10]. Group 2: Research and Protection Initiatives - A white paper was released outlining new protection strategies for the Li Family Biota, emphasizing the need for collaborative research and conservation efforts [11]. - The white paper proposes measures such as digital archiving of fossil specimens, enhancing cooperation among research institutions, and promoting Jiande as a hub for paleontological academic exchange and cultural tourism [11]. Group 3: Cultural and Economic Development - The local government aims to transform the scientific value of the Li Family Biota into cultural and tourism industry benefits, integrating fossil protection with economic development [12]. - Jiande has received recognition as a "National Geological Cultural Town" and has hosted various academic and cultural events to enhance the international profile of the Li Family Biota [12][13].