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I am currently working, in a voluntary capacity, with a number of partners to put Dumfries and Galloway on the “Geological Map”. Historically in the region there has been no formal Local Geodiversity Action Plan [LGAP] but I am now identifying geological sites and working with the council to include an LGAP in the Local Biodiversity Action Plan [LBAP]. The partners involved are:
- Scottish Natural Heritage
- Solway heritage
- Forestry Commission
- Dumfries and Galloway Council
- Council and Private Museums
- British Geological Society [BGS Edinburgh]
- UKRIGS Group[Regionally Important Geological Sites- Edinburgh ]
- Local Heritage Societies
- Schools
- My role as Project Leader is to co-ordinate activities in Dumfries and Galloway region to move the project forward. It is a very exciting time now as we are setting up office facilities, identifying and recording sites, planning projects, developing new partners and volunteers.
- What WE NEED are people who are interested in geology who would like to share their knowledge and skills to assist in delivering the Local Geodiversity Action Plan. This involves a great variety of activities e.g. selecting key sites for protection; making audits of sites and features; select key sites for protection; photographing sites and recording information; developing new partners and interested enthusiasts. The targets for the LGAP will be met within the next 4 to 7 years so if you are interested in joining us now, to be part of this exciting time in Dumfries and Galloway’s geological future please contact me at: Email- moffatdmt@hotmail.com, Tel. nos. 01848330814, 07821621366. There will be a meeting in September for those of you who are interested, to come along, meet some of our partners and find out more.
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