North East Yorkshire Geology Trust, who are we and what do we do?
       
Recording Dinosaur Footprints We are local people with a genuine interest in local geology and landscape.
The Trust receives no government funding, we rely on raising our own money, mainly through project grants.
Most of our members are active volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to help with our many projects.
The Geology Trust seeks to protect valuable Local Earth Heritage and where possible share it with a wider public for education and recreation.
The Trust operates with an independent and pragmatic approach. The sites we wish to protect and use are on other peoples land and often have additional value for biology, archaeology, landscape and history, all these interests are taken into account.

The work of the Geology Trust takes place in two parts,

       
Part one: protecting Local Earth Heritage

Surveying the whole of the North East of Yorkshire, our area covers most of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and extends down onto the Yorkshire Wolds.
We aim to record all geological sites within our area and assess them for designation as RIGS. [Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites, these sites are considered valuable in explaining local landscapes and geological history. It is a non-statutory designation, created by English Nature in 1990].
This long-term project will take a few years and will involve all stakeholders, especially landowners and local people.
Finally, suitable sites will be designated and placed within the planning system, which will offer them protection from future development.

 One of our guided walks
       
Part two: sharing Local Earth Heritage

The Geology Trust has many activities to encourage understanding and enjoyment of Local Earth Heritage and involve local people in appreciating the beautiful landscapes in which we all live [for more details of events check the diary page].

Here are some of the activities the Trust and its members are involved in;

Rock and Fossil Roadshows.
School presentations
Community events
Site surveying
Databases
Lectures
Field trips
Training
Practical Conservation
Fossil hunting
Displays
Leaflets and trails
Site interpretation
Archive research

If you are interested in the work of the Geology Trust and would like to know more or become more involved, please contact the Trust.

North East Yorkshire Geology Trust would like to thank the following organisations for their support

Yorkshire Forward
English Nature
ALSF
North Yorkshire Moors Association