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Setting up and running a RIGS group

The more established RIGS groups allied or affiliated to other groups. Both Lothian & Borders and Strathclyde RIGS groups are committees of the Geological Society Edinburgh and the Geological Society of Glasgow respectively. Such links enable a group to come under the parent body's constitution.

Although very useful, the setting up of a RIGS group need not require such affiliation, all it requires is the involvement of people who can bring a wide range of skills to the fore. This is to enable: the identification of potential sites; organising site access and surveys; result evaluating; the keeping of accurate records; and the monitoring and managing of sites. In addition, skills and experience for all the iterative communications with landowners, tenants and local authorities is essential.

Enthusiasm is also essential to promote RIGS and interpret the Earth heritage for others who may be interested in finding out more about their local geodiversity. taking part at local country and environmental fairs, or at the annual British Geological Survey Open Day, which takes place in September, are typical of awareness raising events that RIGS groups become involved with.

Perseverance is required in seeking funding for site interpretation and enhancement projects.

For information on setting up a RIGS group please see the UK RIGS website