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Staffordshire Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites Group
Geology, Geomorphology & Geodiversity

 

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Site Clearance Day: February 6th 2010
Lees Cutting, Manifold Valley
 

Site Clearance Day:

November 14th 2009

Ladyside Wood

 

Launch of the Cannock Chase Geotrail. 

The Cannock Chase Geotrail was launched on 28th February 2009. 

 

Downloadable leaflet available here.

 
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Welcome to the Staffordshire RIGS Group web pages.

 

'Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites' (RIGS) are areas of significant Earth Science importance that are considered worthy of protection other than those that are on statutorily protected land such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). Most local planning authorities regard RIGS as equivalent to non-statutory wildlife sites and thus list them in their local plan.

 

RIGS are selected according to their value for:

  • Educational fieldwork in primary and secondary schools, at undergraduate level and in adult education courses.
  • Study by both professional and amateur Earth scientists. Such sites demonstrate, alone or as part of a network, the geology or geomorphology of an area.
  • Historical significance in terms of important advances in Earth science knowledge.
  • Aesthetic qualities in the landscape, particularly in relation to promoting public awareness and appreciation of Earth sciences.

The Hamps and Manifold Geotrail, The Churnet Valley Geotrail and The Cannock Chase Geotrail leaflets can be downloaded by clicking on the images or are available free from local tourist information offices or from Staffordshire RIGS (see contacts page).

 

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Site Clearance Ladyside Wood. Manifold Valley

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If you feel that an area of Staffordshire should be designated as a RIGS then please contact us.

 

Staffordshire RIGS group also has responsibility for the Staffordshire Geodiversity Action Plan (SGAP). This plan provides a framework to deliver a sustainable and local approach to geoconservation and geodiversity of the county.

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Last Updated: February 16, 2010