Recognition of the value of conserving Quaternary sites is vital both for the field-based research and education that are essential to advance the science, and also for the wider benefits for the environment and society. Members of the QRA have made a major contribution to understanding and conserving Quaternary sites, particularly in the British Isles.
Geoconservation is the conservation of those elements of geodiversity that have significant intrinsic, scientific, educational, cultural, aesthetic, ecological or ecosystem service values. Together these elements form our geoheritage.
The QRA recognises that geoconservation is particularly important at a time when Quaternary sites are under increasing pressure from development and other human impacts. There is also growing international recognition of the need for action to raise awareness of geoconservation since it is often underestimated or overlooked in national and local planning and in policies for nature and the environment.
The QRA supports and delivers geoconservation action and shares best practice through field meetings, conferences, outreach and publications, and through the work of the Geoconservation Officer.
Recognition of the value of conserving Quaternary features and sites is vital both for the field-based research and education that are essential to advance Quaternary Science, and also for the wider benefits for the environment and society.
The QRA supports and delivers geoconservation action and shares best practice through field meetings, conferences, outreach and publications, and through the work of it members and the Conservation Officer.
The Quaternary Research Association is one of the partners and sponsors of Earth Heritage – The Geological and Landscape Conservation Magazine. Earth Heritage Magazine is a free to download publication produced twice a year by Natural England, Scottish Natural Heritage, Natural Resources Wales, the Geologists’ Association and the Quaternary Research Association, with major contributions from GeoConservationUK and others in the voluntary geoconservation sector.
The magazine is for earth scientists and students in secondary, further and higher education as well as those who work in and volunteer for geological and landscape conservation. It also aims to stimulate public interest in geological and landscape conservation matters.
To receive email notifications of new issues, please follow the instructions on the Earth Heritage Magazine homepage. If you have suggestions for articles or news items for Earth Heritage Magazine, please contact the QRA Conservation Officer (conservation@qra.org.uk)
The QRA Geoconservation Grant provides Funding (up to £1000) for QRA members and organisations who deliver and promote the conservation of our Quaternary geoheritage.
