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The Conservation of Nationally Important Marine Geoscience Sites: a feasibility study 2003

Abstract

This feasibility study was undertaken by the Centre for Applied Marine Science, part of the School of Ocean Sciences, University of Wales Bangor, on behalf of the JNCC. The study consists of six parts ( A1 to A6), which follow an earlier preliminary report, and summarise the conclusions and recommendation contained herein. It should be noted, however, that in the case of Parts 1 A3 and A6, the conclusion and recommendations made in this final report differ to those originally suggested in the preliminary document.

  • A1 reviews the benefits of marine Earth science conservation and assesses what gains in knowledge could be achieved by instigating a marine geoscience conservation programme and which subject areas may benefit the most. It also assesses the amount of information available to support such an initiative.

  • A2 analyses the potential threats facing marine Earth heritage sites in the context of site dependency on active marine processes and their susceptibility to far-field effects.

  • A3 examines the case for coastal geomorphology site GCR boundary extension into the marine environment on site-by-site basis using the Irish Sea as an example.

  • A4 provides an assessment of the validity of applying the GCR criteria to selecting sites in the offshore area as well as recommending a rationale for site selection.

  • A5 provides an analysis of relevant data sources, which are listed (including brief descriptions) in Annex 2.

  • A6 provides an outline of the new thematic blocks and proposes modifications to existing ones.

Resource type Publication

Topic category Environment

Reference date 2003·08·01

Citation
Furze, M. (2003) The Conservation of Nationally Important Marine Geoscience Sites: a feasibility study - Part 1: Reports A1 to A6, prepared for JNCC by the Centre for Applied Marine Science, School of Ocean Sciences, University of Wales. JNCC, Peterborough.

Lineage
This document presents six reports as fulfilment of the first stage of a feasibility study evaluating the value and site selection methodology, of conserving offshore sites of geological and geomorphological interest.

Responsible organisation
Communications, JNCC publisher

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Available under the Open Government Licence 3.0

Metadata date 2026·05·01

Metadata point of contact
Communications, JNCC

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