Safeguarding geodiversity

What is geodiversity?

Geodiversity is the variety of rocks, minerals, fossils, landforms, sediments and soils, together with the natural processes which form and alter them.

Why is geodiversity important?

Geodiversity is an integral part of Scotland's natural heritage. It is asset of national and international importance for .....

Pressures on geodiversity

Apparently solid and fixed for all time, Scotland's geodiversity is nevertheless irreplaceable and vulnerable to certain activities and changes in land use.

Protecting our geodiversity

In Scotland, we have a range of international, national and local designations which help to safeguard our geodiversity. We also promote conservation, .....