for development of science - Geological maps are the biggest scientific research programe, where basic geological investigation are directed to certain scientific research aims and contents as well as, finally, to their practical application - The proposed geologic researches enable faster development of basic brenches of geology and practical education of technical, scientific and pedagogical specialists - They elevate the level of our knowledge of the structure of our territory, so that our incorporation in modern international researches, projects and programmes is quite possible - Well-knowledge of the superfical Earth structure enable an interpretation of deeper parts of the Earth crust - Geological maps have technical and scientific signification The most important results of the research programme in the years from 1999 to 2003 are the following: - Numerous original and reviewal scientific articles (see COBISS) - Scientific monographs and other concluded works (see COBISS) - Contributions on scientific conferences and symposiums (see COBISS) - Dissertations (see COBISS) - Introduction of new research methods and technologies - Geological Map of Kozjansko 1:50 000 (digitalized, ready for print) - Geological Map of Slovenia 1:50 000 on Map Sheets Grosuplje, Kranj, Gorica (manuscript maps on the scale of 1:10 000) - Geological Map of Krško depression 1:5000 (manuscript maps on the scale of 1:5000) - Standard for the Geological Map of Slovenia 1:50 000 (GKS M 50), first part - Basic computer base for geologic data - Geological CODE of Slovenia