Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS)

• Published by: Natural Resources Wales
• Last updated: 03 February 2023
• Topic: Not added
• Licence: Open Government Licence

Summary

  Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS) are non-statutory sites selected to protect the most important places for geology, geomorphology and soils, complementing the network of legally protected Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). RIGS are selected for their scientific, educational, historical and aesthetic features. As stated in Planning Policy Wales, Planning Authorities should protect the features and qualities for which RIGS have been designated. The impact of proposed developments will depend on the nature of the RIGS feature, so early consultation with the local RIGS group or NRW is strongly recommended.

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Link to the data	Format	File added	Data preview
GeoConservation UK	N/A	03 February 2023	Not available
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