Regionally important geological site

Regionally important geological and geomorphological sites (RIGS) are locally designated sites of local, national and regional importance for geodiversity (geology and geomorphology) in the United Kingdom and Isle of Man. These sites are also known by other names, such as regionally important geological sites, Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (especially in Wales[1]), County Geodiversity Sites in Norfolk, [2] Local Geodiversity Sites in Scotland[3] and Lancashire,[4] and as County Geology Sites in Cornwall[5] and Devon and in the Republic of Ireland.

  1. ^ "Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS)". Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Protected sites and areas". Norfolk Geodiversity Partnership. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Geoconservation – Scotland – the home of geology". scottishgeology.com. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  4. ^ Council, Lancashire County. "Local Geodiversity Sites". Lancashire.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  5. ^ "County Geology Sites". Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 7 February 2023.