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Geo-conservation principles The Geological Conservation Review (GCR) Geo-conservation and planning RIGS and voluntary geo-conservation Geodiversity Action Planning River restoration Geo-conservation and Biodiversity Geo-conservation and the Minerals Industry   Geo-conservation principles    On-line resources The Earth Science Conservation Classification System – Natural England’s pages. Geoconservation.com - background information about UK and international geo-conservation. Geological conservation: a Guide to Good Practice by C Prosser, M Murphy and J Larwood (English Nature; 2006) – explains the practical application of the Earth Science Conservation Classification System; essential reading. Available as a book or a PDF download. Common Standards Monitoring Guidance for Earth Science Sites (JNCC; 2004) – how to monitor the condition of geological SSSIs. A PDF download. Guidance for Selection of Earth Science SSSIs (JNCC; undated).  Printed resources ‘Earth Science Conservation in Great Britain A Strategy’ (Nature Conservancy Council; 1991) ‘The History of Geoconservation’ (C Prosser and C Burek (eds) (Special Publication No.300; Geological Society Publishing House; 2008). Top     The Geological Conservation Review (GCR)    On-line resources The Geological Conservation Review – an online guide to the JNCC’s review of the most important geological and geomorphological sites in Britain. There are 111 in the East of England region. Search for sites in your area via the Search page. Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) – Natural England’s web pages about nationally important wildlife, geology and geomorphology sites. There are 573 in the region. Search for sites in your area via the Search page.  Printed resources   Top     Geo-conservation and planning    On-line resources Planning Policy Statement 9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation (PPS9) – how geo-conservation is embedded in government planning policy. Essential reading. See also the associated Planning for Biodiversity and Geological Conservation: A Guide to Good Practice. Planning Policy Guidance 16: Archaeology and Planning - policy on archaeological remains and how they should be preserved or recorded. Minerals Planning Guidance 7: Reclamation of Mineral Workings - policies, consultations and conditions relevant to achieving effective reclamation of mineral workings. The European Landscape Convention – an international treaty for the protection, management and planning of Europe’s landscapes. NI 197 – information about the local authority performance framework target National Indicator 197 (Improved Local Biodiversity), also relevant to Local Sites of geodiversity importance. Environmental Stewardship Scheme - Natural England’s programme for enhancing nature conservation, including aspects of geodiversity, on farms.  Printed resources   Top     RIGS and voluntary geo-conservation    On-line resources UKRIGS – the home-page for the Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites conservation scheme. Local Sites – information from DEFRA about conserving geodiversity and biodiversity through non-statutory designated sites.  Printed resources   Top     Geodiversity Action Planning    On-line resources Local Geodiversity Action Plans – the Natural England web pages. UK Geodiversity Action Plan (UKGAP): A Framework for Action - the draft document.  Printed resources   Top     River restoration    On-line resources Chilterns Chalk Streams Project - conserving the chalk stream environment in the Chilterns. River Glaven Conservation Group (Norfolk) - Conservation of the River Glaven, a chalk stream, and its tributaries The Chalk Stream Habitat Manual - a Wild Trout Trust publication Chalk Rivers Habitat Action Plan - Biodiversity Action Planning for chalk rivers Linking Geology and Biodiversity by R Cottle (English Nature Research Report No. 562; 2004) – investigates the strong ties between geology and biodiversity  Printed resources 'River Wensum Restoration Strategy' by JBA Consulting (Natural England; 2007) 'The State of England’s Chalk Rivers: A report by the UK Biodiversity Action Plan Steering Group for Chalk Rivers' (Environment Agency; 2004) (contact enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk, or tel. 08709-506 506 for a copy)   Top     Geo-conservation and Biodiversity    On-line resources Geological Conservation Benefits for Biodiversity ENRR 561 by R N Humphries and L Donnelly (English Nature Research Report No. 561; 2004). Good Quarry - a joint project of the University of Leeds and the Mineral Industry Research Organisation, aimed at all who have an interest in the environment and quarrying. Minerals and Nature - website of the Minerals & Nature Conservation Forum. Geology and biodiversity - making the links – an 8-page booklet by Natural England, available from the Publications Dept. Linking Geology and Biodiversity by R Cottle (English Nature Research Report No. 562; 2004), available from the Publications Dept.  Printed resources 'Habitat Creation Handbook for the Minerals Industry' by GJ White and JC Gilbert (eds) (The RSPB, Sandy; 2003) - discusses restoration planning, site management during mineral extraction, habitat creation techniques, case studies.   Top     Geo-conservation and the Minerals Industry    On-line resources Explore Quarry Restoration - a website of the British Geological Survey exploring restoration for geodiversity and wildlife in specially designed virtual quarries.    Printed resources 'Geodiversity and the Minerals Industry' (English Nature, Quarry Products Association, Silica and Moulding Sands Association; 2003). 'Conserving Geodiversity at Aggregate Sites' (The Geology Trusts; undated). 'Restoration and Management of Mineral Extraction Sites in Quaternary Landforms and Deposits' by JE Gordon (Information & Advisory Note #41, Scottish Natural Heritage; 1996).   Top

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