An Area's Geodiversity

Limestone CornerCrag in CheviotsAn area’s geodiversity includes

• The broad bio-geographical, geological and geomorphological character of the area
• Key natural systems and processes within the area, such as fluvial processes
• Main landscape features, including those which, due to their linear or continuous nature, are important for the migration, dispersal and genetic exchanges of plants and animals
• Sites where representative examples of the area’s geological deposits and features may be seen
• Sites which are deemed worthy of some form of designation or protection for the quality of the earth science features displayed
• The whereabouts and nature of past and present working of mineral products
• Sites and features currently employed in interpreting earth science
• The influence of earth science in shaping the built and man-made environment
• The inter-relationship and inter-dependence between earth science and other interests
• Materials collections and site and other records relating to the district
• Published literature and maps
• The historical legacy of research within the area