Local Geodiversity Action Plans (LGAPs)
set out actions to conserve and enhance the geodiversity of a particular
area. In general they aim to:
identify, conserve and enhance the best sites
that represent the geological history of an area in a scientific,
educational, recreational and cultural setting
promote geological sites and make geoconservation
relevant to people
provide a local geodiversity audit (an audit
of sites and skills)
influence local planning policy.
Geodiversity is the variety
of rocks, fossils, minerals, landforms and soils, along with the natural
processes that shape the landscape.
Why write an LGAP?
LGAPs are being developed to provide a
framework for the delivery of geoconservation. LGAPs are, in part,
developed from the model of Biodiversity Action Plans and have adopted
the process of setting clear aims and objectives, with measurable
targets, for local geoconservation. This approach can provide:
a structured approach to local geoconservation
a framework for grant applications
wider awareness of geological sites and geoconservation
increased protection for existing and newly identified
sites
In development
National GAP: this website will be used to host the consultation on a national GAP
Mind the LGAP is an email news network to keep
people up-to-date about LGAP development. If you would like to join this network, please
contact Hannah Townley at hannah.townley@naturalengland.org.uk
