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Planning Geoparks Planning e Geoparks PPS9 and LGAPs su Tapping the bring new clout to Is potential of a geological growing global conservation 25 designation Winter 2005-2006 Step change... On other pages The most welcome news for geoconservation in England for some time Outcrops – pages 3-7 Natural England – is contained in the form of Planning Policy Statement 9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation (PPS9). This at last recognises the PLANNING SPECIAL: All change for geological conservation? importance of geology and geomorphological processes within our Massive step for geological natural environment and emphasises the consideration that these conservation – p 8 On 1st October 2006, English Nature, the subjects should receive inside a planning system that faces government agency that champions the unprecedented pressures for development. PPS9’s huge step forward is LGAPs: where are we now? – p 9 conservation of wildlife and geology in highlighted by Colin Prosser, whose article prefaces a whole section on England, will be replaced by a new, bigger planning and the potential of Local Geological Action Plans (LGAPs) Do we now need a National GAP? – p 10 and very different government agency, to deliver both meaningful geological conservation and be a force for Natural England. The new body will the same within Britain’s planning systems. Geodiversity in the Cotswolds – p 10 incorporate the functions of English Nature, the landscape, access and Geoparks hold no statutory sway in UK planning, but they have caught Planning for variety – p 11 recreation functions of the Countryside our imagination as a means of flagging up areas of wonderful geology Agency, and the agri-environment functions to geologists and non-geologists alike. This issue devotes several pages West Lothian leads in Scotland – p 12 of the Rural Development Service (RDS). to taking a closer look at the geopark concept, seeing how the recently This change follows the government’s established North West Highlands Geopark is working and how other A geological tale of two parishes Rural Strategy. Margaret Beckett, Secretary aspirants are facing up to the challenge of the application process. – p 13 of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has announced that Natural Earth Heritage also contains a broad mix of other news and features Overviews of England will for the first time unite, in a which we trust you enjoy. As always, we would like to hear your views Scotland’s Earth single organisation, responsibility for and learn about new projects. If you would like to contribute to Earth heritage – p 14 nature conservation and landscape in rural, Heritage, please contact your nearest editor (below). urban, coastal and marine areas, and for promoting access, recreation and public Natural England has the potential to deliver geological conservation and promotion as part of a holistic GEOPARKS SPECIAL: well-being. approach to the natural environment. Roche Rock SSSI, Cornwall, with its inter-relationship between geology, Managing Editor Geo-whizz! Tapping the Geopark wildlife and the landscape, illustrates the opportunities for an integrated approach to conservation. Photo by Mick Murphy/English Nature potential – p 16 What will these changes mean for had, thus providing increased opportunities natural environment can be achieved. geological conservation in England? to engage with people and promote geology Anglesey: small but perfectly as an integral part of the natural Only time will tell how geological Earth Heritage is a twice-yearly magazine produced by the formed – p 17 At the time of writing, the priorities, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, English Nature, environment. conservation will fare in Natural England working methods, structure, and staffing of Earth Scottish Natural Heritage and the and there will undoubtedly be changes to North West Highlands highlighted – p 18 heritage Countryside Council for Wales. The Natural England are still being developed. The greater size and breadth of remit of the way in which geological and voluntary geoconservation sector is a However, some facts are known. Natural Natural England does, however, bring risks. geomorphological conservation is viewed major contributor. We would like to thank all those who have assisted with the Developing geotourism – p 18 England will have a much wider remit than preparation of the magazine. However, the opinions expressed by the contributors are The most obvious is that the increased and delivered at agency level. New and English Nature, covering access, recreation competition for profile and resources could different working relationships with not necessarily those of the above organisations. A database listing all the articles Geological heritage in carried up to issue 17 is available on CD. Contact any member of the editorial board. and sustainable development as well as result in geology and geological partners and stakeholders will also emerge. the Emerald Isle – p 20 nature conservation. The full functions of Key articles from this and previous issues of Earth Heritage can be found on the Web at: conservation losing out to its many If these are built on the many successful www.seaburysalmon.com/earth.html English Nature, including its geological competitors. However, the potential to join partnerships that already exist, a stronger Conserving stones for all reasons remit, will transfer to Natural England. Offers of articles should be directed to the relevant members of the geology and geomorphology with soil, and broader understanding of geological – p 23 Countryside Agency and RDS functions, editorial board, who are: wildlife, landscape, access, recreation and conservation should emerge. Managing Editor such as the conservation of soil and education should open rather than close Melting pot - the GeoConservation landscape, promotion of access, recreation, STEWART CAMPBELL, Countryside MICK STANLEY, Geodiversity doors. Hopefully, an increased profile as – Colin Prosser, Commission – p 25 public well-being and education, will also Council for Wales, Maes-y-Ffynnon, Consulting, Park House, 8 King part of an integrated approach to the Head of Geology, English Nature Ffordd Penrhos, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire transfer and will operate alongside English 2DN. Telephone 01248 385693, e-mail: HG4 1PJ. Telephone 01765 609479, Latest publications – p 26 Nature’s wildlife and geological functions. [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] 50 years of NNR Editors CYNTHIA BUREK, Cover photo In terms of opportunities, Natural England The Wren’s Nest National Nature Reserve, UKRIGS Geoconservation Association, DAVID EVANS, English Nature, offers, for the first time, a real opportunity home of the famous Dudley Bug, reaches its Centre for Science Communication, Northminster House, Peterborough PE1 50th year in 2006. It was the first NNR to be University of Chester, for geology and geological conservation to 1UA. Telephone 01733 455204, e-mail: designated for its geological interest and this Parkgate Road, Chester be delivered alongside the conservation and [email protected] landmark will be celebrated with a year-long CH1 4BJ. Telephone 01244 375444, COLIN MACFADYEN, management of soils, wildlife and programme of events. To start the e-mail: [email protected] Scottish Natural Heritage, 2 Anderson landscape in an integrated, whole- celebration, a calendar has been produced Place, Edinburgh EH6 5NP. Production environment approach. Early signs are that with photographs, taken by local people, Telephone 0131 446 2055, Seabury Salmon, Seabury Salmon & this potential is being recognised and a showing the reserve through the year. A Associates, The Old Pound, Ludford, celebration beer is planned and the Winter Rock and Fossil Fair (16-17 September); and e-mail: [email protected] national team including geologists, NEIL ELLIS, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1PP. Telephone Ales CAMRA Festival will be adopting the the 50-year celebration on 27 September. 01584 877442. Fax 01584 875416. landscape specialists and specialists on the trilobite as its logo. Joint Nature Conservation Committee, High Force, on the Upper Tees, is within the North Pennines Monkstone House, e-mail: [email protected] historic environment is anticipated. Natural For more information contact Graham Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here, a Geodiversity Dates include a conference (1-2 September) Worton at: [email protected] City Road, Peterborough PE1 1JY. Circulation Action Plan is central to the development and management England will also have a stronger role in Earth Heritage is free. Contact your that will examine the history of the reserve, The calendar (£4.95 incl. p&p) is available Telephone 01733 562626, of the area, which is now a European Geopark. relation to public access, recreation and e-mail: [email protected] local Editor to be placed on the its contribution to science and conservation, from Dudley Museum and Art Gallery, Photo: Mick Murphy, English Nature public well-being than English Nature has 2 mailing list. and what the future may hold; the Dudley tel: 01384 815575. 3 Site-based answers to managing fossil collecting Climbers lobby for Managing collecting on fossil sites can be complex and requires a range of practical judgments to be made about the fossil interest, the physical nature of the site and the degree of collecting pressure that exists. rockface respect Geological conservationists and rock be judged by its stature
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