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Gripping geology

The making of Wales is an epic story and every rock has a tale to tell.  Find out more ...

Geoconservation


Why conserve rocks?  They've been around for centuries, so surely they'll last for centuries more?  Not necessarily.  And once an important formation or landform is damaged or destroyed, we can never recreate it.

Find out more about geoconservation in Wales, the people involved in it, what they do and some current initiatives:

Geological gems...

Read about some of the forces, both natural and human, that have shaped the landscapes of Wales over millennia.

What is Geodiversity?

Think of the rich variety of rocks, minerals, fossils, landforms, soils and related processes that form our planet.  That is 'geodiversity'

Have you ever found a fossil?

Tell us about it and feature on our website...

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Maes-y-Ffynnon
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 2DW
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0845 1306229
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