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Volunteering with the Cornwall RIGS Group
If you want to become involved in conserving Cornwall’s geology and landscape you can help the Cornwall RIGS (Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites) Group in a number of different ways.
Supporting events
If you care about conserving Cornwall’s geology and landscape, please let us know. A good initial introduction to the group is to support our walks and talks. They are open to all and you are always welcome.
Keeping us updated
Report any threats or actual damage to geological sites (particularly Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and County Geology Sites (RIGS). If it is safe to do so, gather photographic evidence. Temporary exposures, due to building or other works can reveal geology not seen before. If you see this let us know and if possible take a photograph.
Proposing new geological sites
Help to preserve an area by proposing a site that you think should be conserved for future generations. The Crousa Gravels County Geology Site was proposed by a local community.
Monitoring sites
Many sites need an occasional monitoring visit to assess the condition of the feature of interest and the access to the site. We need someone with previous geological field experience to undertake this task. We also need someone to take on special responsibility for the Caradon district of Cornwall. This “District Correspondent” would ideally live in Caradon and be willing to become a member of the RIGS committee, taking the lead on district-based issues.
If you are a professional or retired geologist, geomorphologist, petrologist, palaeontologist or pedologist and want to keep your hand in, please contact us to explore how you can help.
