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GeoEssex
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GeoEssex comprises representatives of all the main organisations with an
interest in the county’s geology – Essex County Council, Essex Wildlife Trust,
Natural England, Essex Rock & Mineral Society, Essex Field Club, Essex GA and OUGS
East Anglia. Its remit embraces all aspects of geodiversity – geomorphology and
landscape as well as geology. |
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Specifically we strive to:
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Establish and promote an interest in
geological and geomorphological matters in
Essex, including conservation, among
landowners, the minerals industry, landfill
operators, local authorities and the general
public.
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Promote appropriate access, interpretation
and educational use of geological/
geomorphological sites in Essex in full
consultation with landowners and occupiers.
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Promote the conservation of RIGS and other
Geosites in Essex.
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Maintain a Geosite database and identify,
describe and document RIGS and other
Geosites.
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Select sites for RIGS listing based on
national criteria, such as the use of sites
for educational fieldwork, scientific study,
historical value, aesthetic value or similar
aspects.
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Gain recognition for Essex RIGS within the
planning system by following national
guidelines.
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Maintain an active policy with regard to the
long term monitoring and management of Essex
Geosites and RIGS.
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Encourage management of Essex Geosites and
RIGS for geoconservation purposes.
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Clearing a section in the Eocene Bagshot Sands at Hadleigh Country Park, Essex. |
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Clearing Buddleia from a chalk exposure at Chafford Gorges, Essex. |
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For more information contact: |
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For places to visit and information about
sites in Essex see the geodiversity pages on Essex Field Club website.
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The Hertfordshire Geological Society promotes
the study of all aspects of geology,
especially those relating to
Hertfordshire. Members come from all
parts of the county to attend
monthly lectures at Verulamium
Museum, St Albans, and day field
meetings are held at irregular
intervals to examine important
geological features throughout the
county.
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On May 9 we shall visit the Hertfordshire Bourne
and other features of geological and
geomorphological significance in the Berkhamsted
area. Longer field meetings are held further
afield to improve members' knowledge and
understanding of British geology. For example, a
meeting will be held in Pembrokeshire April
18-25 to study rocks, fossils and structures
much older than any visible in Hertfordshire.
For more information and contacts see our
website
http://www.hertsgeolsoc.ology.org.uk/.
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