Local Geological Sites (LGS), formerly RIGS, are important sites that underpin and complement Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). RIGS were established in 1990 by the Nature Conservancy Council (NCC) (1973 to 1991) and continue to be actively supported by the UK statutory conservation agencies. The sites are selected by voluntary local groups according to the following nationally agreed criteria:
- The value of a site for educational purposes
- The value of a site for study by Earth scientists
- The historical and aesthetic value of a site from an Earth science perspective
These sites do not have formal statutory protection in the same way as SSSIs. However, local groups notify local planning authorities of the sites that have been declared in their area and encourage the protection of the site through the planning process.
NSLSP cooperates on LGSs & SSSIs with:-
In the event of any development or planning consultation relating to any LGS or its surrounds, please click to contact and e-mail: Merseyside Environmental Advisory Service