Description
There are many sites that have been highlighted as having geodiversity importance but without correct management may end up being lost or damaged. For some sites change is inevitable and necessary as erosional processes take place. For such evolving sites, monitoring is the only course of action. For others the features of importance could be overgrown or overlooked. Putting a plan together to manage and conserve sites and liase with the relevant authorities can protect and improve the geodiversity resources within the Tees Valley. Many sites have a biodiversity or archaeological importance and linking management plans for geodiversity to the biodiversity and archaeological importance of a site enhances the understanding and enjoyment of it.
Current factors affecting it:
- Natural erosion and deposition.
- Climate change – changing sea level.
- Inappropriate landscaping.
- Overgrown with vegetation.
- Infilling of quarries.
Previous Activity:
In 2010, a grant from Natural England enabled geodiversity site management plans to be written for 8 RIGS across the region. These plans highlight the important features of a site as well as management work that could be done to improve the sites. Work has also been done over the last six years on several other RIGS to improve them as part of the GAP project funded by HLF (2006-2008), and the ongoing work of TVRIGS. This includes cutting back vegetation, clearing litter and debris and installing interpretation at sites.
Vision Statement:
To ensure that all sites that have been designated for their geodiversity value are managed in a way that best conserves the geodiversity, biodiversity and archaeological value for the future.
Targets:
Target 5: To conserve existing geodiversity sites.
Goal 5: To create management plans for all existing sites.
Target 6: To designate new sites of geodiversity importance.
Goal 6: To ensure that all new sites that are suitable are designated as they are found.
Target 7: To implement management actions already highlighted in existing site management plans.
Goal 7: To follow the timetables for tasks suggested in existing management plans.
Table 3 – Geodiversity Conservation and Management.
| Code |
Action |
TVRIGS Lead Contact |
Interested Parties |
End Date |
Priority |
| GM.5.1 |
Write management plans for all existing RIGS using our own proforma. |
All members. |
Borough Councils. |
- |
2 |
| GM.6.1 |
Suitable new sites are put through the process to be recognised as RIGS/LGS. |
B.Andrews |
Biodiversity partnership
Local Authorities,
NYMNP |
Ongoing |
1 |
| GM.7.1 |
Freeborough Hill Management Plan actions. |
A.Cooper A.Simkins |
Landowner. |
See plan. |
2 |
| GM.7.2 |
Whelly Hill Management Plan actions. |
J.Werbiski B.Stephenson |
Landowner. |
See plan. |
2 |
| GM.7.3 |
Roseberry Topping Management Plan actions. |
C.Rushall |
Landowner. |
See plan. |
2 |
| GM.7.4 |
Little Scar Management Plan actions. |
B.Andrews |
Landowner. |
See plan. |
2 |
| GM.7.5 |
Guisborough Forest Management Plan actions. |
C.Morris |
Landowner. |
See plan. |
2 |
| GM.7.6 |
Eston Hills Management Plan actions. |
D.Goldring |
Landowner. |
See plan. |
2 |
| GM.7.7 |
Errington Woods Management Plan actions. |
D.Harbinson |
Landowner. |
See plan. |
2 |
| GM.7.8 |
Saltburn Gill Management Plan actions. |
A.Simkins
A.cooper |
Landowner. |
See plan. |
2 |
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Conservation and Management
Description
There are many sites that have been highlighted as having geodiversity importance but without correct management may end up being lost or damaged. For some sites change is inevitable and necessary as erosional processes take place. For such evolving sites, monitoring is the only course of action. For others the features of importance could be overgrown or overlooked. Putting a plan together to manage and conserve sites and liase with the relevant authorities can protect and improve the geodiversity resources within the Tees Valley. Many sites have a biodiversity or archaeological importance and linking management plans for geodiversity to the biodiversity and archaeological importance of a site enhances the understanding and enjoyment of it.
Current factors affecting it:
Previous Activity:
In 2010, a grant from Natural England enabled geodiversity site management plans to be written for 8 RIGS across the region. These plans highlight the important features of a site as well as management work that could be done to improve the sites. Work has also been done over the last six years on several other RIGS to improve them as part of the GAP project funded by HLF (2006-2008), and the ongoing work of TVRIGS. This includes cutting back vegetation, clearing litter and debris and installing interpretation at sites.
Vision Statement:
To ensure that all sites that have been designated for their geodiversity value are managed in a way that best conserves the geodiversity, biodiversity and archaeological value for the future.
Targets:
Target 5: To conserve existing geodiversity sites.
Goal 5: To create management plans for all existing sites.
Target 6: To designate new sites of geodiversity importance.
Goal 6: To ensure that all new sites that are suitable are designated as they are found.
Target 7: To implement management actions already highlighted in existing site management plans.
Goal 7: To follow the timetables for tasks suggested in existing management plans.
Table 3 – Geodiversity Conservation and Management.
Local Authorities,
NYMNP
A.cooper
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