Natural England - Geological Conservation

Introduction
Protected Sites
Beyond SSSIs
Strategy
People and Policies
References

Introduction

Geological conservation is an integral part of our work. It is essential that we conserve our geological heritage for future generations, not only for research, but for education and enjoyment by all. In England, there are approximately 1215 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) with a notified geological interest, representing almost a third of the total number of SSSIs in the country. We also support geological conservation outside of the SSSI series through involvement with the voluntary conservation sector.

	Protected sites
	Geological site selection, conservation and site management principles, example sites

	Beyond SSSIs
	RIGS and Local Nature Reserves

	Strategy
	Strategy for conservation of our geological heritage

	People and Policies
	Partners and the wider relevance of geology in nature conservation and the environment

	Reference
	Natural England geologists, bibliography and external links