There are many reasons to preserve the geological heritage. Among them the following stand out:

i. For science and research

Raw materials for the science of Geology are the rocks, minerals and fossils. Access to appropriate sources (eg natural sections and locations) and their review as the science and technology advance are essential for the research and formulation or confirmation of a scientific theory. Their loss impedes the development of science. The field study of geological features and natural geological resources (eg minerals, fossils, etc.) is important for palaiooeo-ecological, stratigraphic, sedimentary and in general environmental purposes.

The geotopes are a constant source of new data and added knowledge, due to the progress of geological science and the development of new scientific techniques. So, if the positions are maintained, there will be an opportunity for new scientific data as science and technology are evolving.

The geotopes can be also used in combination with other disciplines such as history and archaeology (which is, indeed, continuity of geology). Industrial archaeology in particular,is linked to the existence of geotopes showing some specificity (eg excess of a valuable or useful metal or mineral, transparency or particular colour of a rock, etc.).

ii. For education

The geotopes are also useful in education. They are a very good tool and the necessary natural 'laboratory' for both the teaching of geology, and to raise awareness and environmental education of students at all levels of education and lifelong learning for adults.

The experiential approach and the study of the geological character in situ, facilitates understanding and creating of the necessary perceptions of global and more complex geological processes. It is much easier for the student to understand what is a fault if seen in its natural position, rather than descriptions and photos.

Education in geological heritage and its involvement in maintaining, encourages positive attitude towards nature as a whole. It helps also to a gradual elimination of indifference, removing the risk of irresponsible destruction and loss of important geological features. Maintaining geotopes may help to know the geology and geological heritage, if included in programs to protect nature and play an important role in the education of the general public.

iii. For culture and ecology

The very notion of heritage, as well as preservation and protection of geotopes for the history of the planet and the sources and evolution of life, constitute a cultural approach. The geotopes are important to the culture and ecology because: They form the fundamental background and are an important aspect of the monuments, cultural landscapes or habitats. They contribute to the interpretation of the chosen sites for the creation of archaeological and cultural monuments, and the interpretation of creation and development of habitats.

They also contribute to the interpretation of myths and legends, often caused by natural phenomena, inexplicable by the knowledge of earlier times. For local and national museums, the conservation of geological position makes possible: the gradual improvement of collections with reference samples, presentation of local found minerals, fossils and rocks, combined with the place of origin and maintaining mobile samples of natural and cultural heritage.

For casual collectors and amateur enthusiasts of geology, the locations offer: opportunities to collect rocks and fossils in specific locations where the collection is in line with codes of responsible and environmentally friendly behaviour, ability to acquire new knowledge.

iv. For alternative tourism and Geotourism

The geotopes can be a quality tourism destination or important points of geojourneys. In this case belongs also the establishment of Geoparks. A geopark combines activities for extensive scientific research and deep environmental education. It also allows development of local economy by creating jobs and new economic approaches, associated with particular characteristics.

Finally, it encourages and creates new directions in tourism (Geotourism), commerce and the arts (“geoproducts”, such as the construction of original artifacts or models of fossils and relics), related to geology. Initiatives to create Geoparks and their management status need to integrate the conservation of geological heritage in a comprehensive policy for local or regional socio-economic development.

The geoparks are areas that include an adequate number of sites of special geological features of significant scientific value, rarity and beauty, representing the geological history of the area. Their interest may be in addition geological and ecological, archaeological, historical, or cultural. Through them, we seek to preserve and protect elements of geodiversity combined to the sustainable development of the region.

v. For aesthetics and recreation

The geotopes should be maintained for aesthetic pleasure and leisure that natural beauty and its interpretation offer. These factors are very important to man, his mental respite and pleasure. In order to preserve the geological heritage clubs, amateur teams can be created with activities related to rocks (eg discovery of a rock, adoption of a geotope, educational trips and recreational trips).

vi. For the value of itself, or its existence value

All values above belong to the anthropocentric view of the nature and reasons for protection, which the critics regard as technocratic and utilitarian. The naturalistic approach, on the other hand, argues that regardless of any benefit to man, we must support the conservation for the value of itself, ie its existence.