Scotland's Geodiversity Charter

Issue 41 of Earth Heritage is now available online, or you can order a printed edition. Lots of interesting articles in a packed 36 page edition, including an update from the Forum, news about Higher Geology in Scotland, new developments at Dynamic Earth, the Scottish Geoparks … well worth a read!

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Cracking conference this week, 70 people from a wide range of organisations and interests, talking Scottish geodiversity and bursting with enthusiasm and ideas. Thanks to Scottish Natural Heritage for all your support to make the conference a success, and to all the workshop leaders, presenters and participants.

New Charter signatories this week take the total to 51, and a few more in the pipeline, demonstrating wide support for the Charter from across the country. We begin 2014 full of enthusiasm for all the exciting things we can do to promote and manage Scotland’s amazing geodiversity.

Angus Miller, Chair, Scottish Geodiversity Forum

Even better than the office Christmas lunch – come along to our conference that explores Scotland’s Geodiversity Charter and the opportunities it presents. There will be a keynote from Prof Iain Stewart to set the scene, and a range of presentations and hands-on workshops that help you see the value of geodiversity and how it can benefit communities. Full details at http://www.snh.gov.uk/news-and-events/events/event-details/?id=2254, book now!

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Excellent AGM yesterday, great to have Iain Stewart there and confirm him as our Patron, and also representatives of key organisations such as the Geoparks, British Geological Survey, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. A really engaging and forward looking discussion that has highlighted key priorities for the Forum to take forward in the next months and years. Thanks to everyone who came along!

Angus Miller, Chair

Our AGM will take place 1.30-5pm on Saturday 2 March at BGS Murchison House, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3LA. Programme below and attached. This is an important and interesting time for the Forum, and the AGM is a great opportunity to decide on our priorities for the future as well as celebrating a successful year promoting Scotland’s geodiversity, widening the profile of geodiversity and influencing national and local policies.

Programme

Our AGM will be held in Edinburgh on Saturday 2 March, many thanks to the British Geological Survey for offering to host us. This will be an informal occasion to celebrate what we’ve achieved and draw more people into our network. An ideal occasion to meet other Forum members and find out how to get involved. More details soon, this is likely to be an afternoon meeting with a social event afterwards.

We are delighted that the University of Edinburgh has signed the Geodiversity Charter, agreeing to work towards a shared vision that Scotland’s geodiversity is recognised as an integral and vital part of our environment, economy, heritage and future sustainable development, to be safeguarded and managed appropriately for this and future generations.

Further signatories are welcome to join us – please get in touch for more information. And it is not too late to book for this weekend’s conference on taking the Charter forward.