Yangquan has introduced the "Implementation Plan for the Protection and Utilization of Paleontological Fossils", which aims to enhance the management of its resources while promoting scientific research and sustainable use. 

Yangquan is home to a diverse array of paleontological fossils, with approximately 512 known species, including 230 plant fossils, 246 marine fossils, and 36 other vertebrate and trace fossils. The petrified wood group represents the oldest forest ecosystem in North China, dating back 320 million years. 

The plan outlines a decade-long three-phase approach focusing on the scientific conservation of fossil resources. It aims to achieve objectives related to in-situ protection, museum conservation, and social protection.

The plan seeks to integrate cultural and tourism initiatives, promote rural revitalization, and support Yangquan's high-quality development and comprehensive transformation by exploring ways to develop and utilize paleontological fossils. 

It also emphasizes scientific integrity, legal compliance, and sustainability principles, including establishing fossil protection zones, strengthening physical protection, building a monitoring system, and developing "one museum, two parks, and three bases". 

The goal is to ensure adequate protection of valuable resources and maximize utilization by collaborating with research institutions, setting up dedicated funds, and conducting educational outreach activities.

The plan also seeks to integrate with cultural, tourism, and education sectors to develop creative products and modernize the protection and utilization of paleontological fossils.

Organizational, financial, and enforcement guarantee mechanisms outline and support detailed implementation steps, ensuring smooth progress and significant achievements.