News and links
Launch of the UKGAP website - September 2011
The UKGAP website was officially launched on 7 September 2011, in time for the 'Geoconservation for science and society' meeting being held by the Geologists' Association, in Worcester. Further information can be found on the UKGAP website.
http://www.ukgap.org.uk/
'Natural Environment - A Living Wales' consultation –December 2010
The Welsh Assembly Government is developing a Natural Environment Framework (NEF). The framework will have a stronger focus on sustainable land and marine management in Wales based on the ecosystem approach. The framework will also address climate change pressures on the environment.
If you would like to comment on the framework, please follow the link below. The consultation will close on 31 December 2010.
http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/environmentandcountryside/
eshlivingwalescons/?lang=en.
Langkawi Geopark hosts the fourth biennial UNESCO International Conference on Geoparks – April 2010
Langkawi Geopark, in Malaysia, hosted the fourth UNESCO International Conference on Geoparks in April 2010. For information about the conference, and its outcomes, go to:
http://www.geoparks2010.com/.
Easton Bavents High Court Appeal – October 2009
The full judgement for the High Court Appeal against the Judicial Review of the Easton Bavents part of the notification of Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI (Boggis v Natural England) can be viewed here. Paragraphs 1–18 and 39–44 of the judgement are most relevant in terms of geological conservation. If you have further questions, please contact Dr Colin Prosser at Natural England.
Conserving geodiversity in a changing climate – June 2009
The Geoconservation Commission of the Geological Society of London and the UK’s conservation agencies convened a seminar to consider the best options for conserving geodiversity in a changing climate. For more information download the flyer (PDF).
Easton Bavents Judicial Review – December 2008
The full judgement for the Judicial Review of the Easton Bavents part of the notification of Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI can be viewed here (this is a large pdf file and may take some time to download). If you have further questions, please contact Dr Colin Prosser at Natural England.
Australia's first Geopark is declared - July 2008
In June 2008, it was announced that Australia was to join Europe, Asia and South America in having its very own United Nations Sanctioned Global Geopark. The Kanawinka Geopark stretches from Red Rock at Colac in south-west Victoria, through the Grampians, including Naracoorte and through to Mount Burr is south-eastern South Australia. The area is well known as an area of significant volcanic activity. Kanawinka Geopark is the 57th Geopark to be declared by UNESCO.
Scottish Natural Heritage fossil collecting policy - May 2008
Scottish Natural Heritage recently published (May 2008) the revised Scottish Fossil Code. The code, produced with assistance from palaeontological researchers, land managers, collecters, and others with an interest in Scotland's fossil heritage, provides advise on best practice in the collection, identification, conservation and storage of fossil specimens found in Scotland. It also aims to enhance public interest in the fossil heritage of Scotland and promote this resource for scientific, educational and recreational purposes.
Details can be found at:
http://www.snh.org.uk/fossilcode/
Re-opening of the Rotunda Museum, Scarborough - May 2008
The Scarborough Museum is now known as the Rotunda, the William Smith Museum of Geology, and re-opened on Friday 9th May 2008, after complete re-development generously supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Scarborough Borough Council and sponsorship and donations from the private sector. It is very much part of Scarborough's heritage and a landmark within the town. The Rotunda, beautifully refurbished, re-opened on time and on budget.
For more information, go to:
http://www.rotundamuseum.co.uk/ |
