Over the past 13 years the RIGS Group has focussed its efforts on identifying and surveying a wide range of geological and landform sites across the county; the selection and designation of over 100 of these as RIG Sites, and implementing a programme of interpretation in relation to a number of these.

Nationally, there has recently been a move to create Geodiversity Action Plans to parallel the already existing Biodiversity Action Plans. These Plans are required firstly, in order to raise awareness of the need for geoconservation generally, and secondly, to ensure a coherent and integrated approach to geoconservation in the medium to long term.

Drawing on the progress made in other parts of the country and especially the work of English Nature to co-ordinate and suggest a common framework for such plans, Lancashire RIGS Group has drawn up a draft plan for the county which we are anxious to consult on as widely as possible.

Download a copy of the draft plan Here (4.46Mb)

Many statutory and voluntary organisations are being individually invited to respond to the draft plan but we welcome reactions from everyone. If you are not contacted personally, please complete the response form and either e-mail or post back to us by 31^st August.

As part of the consultation process, we are planning to hold at least one meeting where interested parties may discuss the plan with a view to making it more robust. Please indicate in your response if you are interested in joining such a meeting and we will arrangements in the light of the responses.