Geological
Society
Edinburgh Geological Society - RIGS Groups
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| There are two RIGS Groups that are sub-committees of the Society: Lothian and Borders RIGS Group and Stirling and Clackmannan RIGS Group. These groups identify and designate sites as RIGS, Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites. RIGS, identified by locally developed criteria, are currently the most important places for geology, geomorphology and soils outside statutorily protected nature reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The designation of RIGS is one way of recognising and protecting important Earth science and landscape features for future generations to enjoy. We also work to raise awareness of RIGS sites and geodiversity through publicity such as leaflets, booklets, posters, interpretation boards and the Internet, and by developing access and educational usage of sites and trails. | |||||||||
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