In 2000, the Western Association of RIGS groups received £136,000 (including in-kind matched funding) from the Department of the Environment for complete a rigourous survey of potential new RIGS in the area. The project was a huge sucess and resulted in the designation of some 300 new sites. Read on for more information.   more »

The development of geological and landscape trails in Herefordshire and Worcestershire is well underway, with the first publications now available. The intention is to highlight the unique Earth heritage that the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire have, and bring this to the attention of the public.   more »

The Trust has completed a 'Fluvial Sites Project', aiming to identify sites which relate to the fluvial geomorphology (past and present) of the two counties. The reasons behind this focus on fluvial geomorphology are twofold: Firstly, rivers form a fundamental component of the British landscape and an understanding of landscape would thus be incomplete without at least some appreciation of fluvial geomorphology. Secondly, everyone has some experience of rivers. One of our primary goals is to encourage awareness and appreciation of Earth heritage, and rivers provide a potential 'way in' to Earth science which should be explored.   more »

In 2002 the Trust ran a pilot scheme of Rock and Fossil Roadshows and Family Fun Days at several localities in the two counties. These proved very popular. It is important to make children, adults and communities aware of ...   more »