Action for Geodiversity - the NGAP
A wide range of individuals and organisations are involved with conserving and promoting Norfolk’s geodiversity.
Action is happening in various ways across the county, directly or indirectly, as part of daily life and business, for example. This activity is helping to fulfill the objectives of the Norfolk Geodiversity Action Plan (NGAP).
In 2008 Natural England offered us funding to develop an action plan for geoconservation.
The Norfolk Geodiversity Action Plan (NGAP)
Geodiversity Action Plans (GAPs) provide a new comprehensive approach to conserving Earth heritage, setting out a management framework for geology, geomorphology, soils and water resources for a defined area or an organisation. GAPs are modelled on the successful Biodiversity Action Plan format for managing the conservation of species and habitats in Britain.
Since 2004, a range of Local GAPs have been prepared in the UK, covering various Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, counties, metropolitan areas and national parks; there are also aggregate company GAPs.
The national UKGAP sets out a framework for geodiversity action across the UK.
NGAP Objectives and Actions
The NGAP presents a set of objectives, actions, agents and timescales for geoconservation in Norfolk, from 2011 to 2016, in five work areas:
1 – Understanding and auditing our geodiversity resources
2 – Embedding geodiversity in plans and policies
3 – Protecting and enhancing our geodiversity resources
4 - Promoting geodiversity awareness and understanding
5 – Managing the Norfolk Geodiversity Action Plan
Download the NGAP
Click on the PDF link below to download a PDF version of the NGAP for 2010-2015.