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The UK Geodiversity Action Plan (UK GAP) - October 2008
Following the most recent UKGAP meeting, held in June 2008, the final version of the UKGAP has been generated. This version reflects the original wide consultation and subsequent discussion within the UKGAP group. Through this consultation the UKGAP has changed and now represents a more high-level document, which we would expect to evolve and change in detail over time. There is now a final opportunity to see and comment on the UKGAP before it is launched. If you have any comments, please send them to the UKGAP group care of Hannah Townley by 1st December 2008. For more details of the UKGAP, and to see the most recent version, click here:

Langkawi Geopark to host the fourth biennial UNESCO International Conference on Geoparks in 2010 - July 2008
At the closing of the third biennial UNESCO International Conference on Geoparks, held in Osnabruck in Germany in June, it was established that Langkawi Geopark, in Malaysia, will host the fourth conference, to be held in 2010. Langkawi was accepted as part of the UNESCO Global Network of Geoparks on 1 June 2007.

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/

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