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November 2019
Talk on The North Atlantic Anthrosols by Prof Ian Simpson of the University of Stirling
Anthrosols comprise soils that have been profoundly modified by human activities such as addition of organic material or household wastes and by cultivation and are found throughout the North Atlantic region. Advanced geoscience methods enables 'reading' the cultural record contained within these soils and gives new understanding of changing and sustainability of land management practices from the Neolithic through to the Medieval period. Drawing on these efforts of previous generations these soils are also of relevance to land use today…
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Weekend Geotour May 2020
Expert tuition by Geopark staff will help you to interpret the geology of this wild and remote highland landscape. The area has the lowest population density in Europe and exhibits unique geodiversity and biodiversity. As home of the oldest rocks in Europe, the first identified thrust fault and with evidence of the earliest life; the North West Highlands Geopark really is the “Cradle of Geology”. This tour is a shortened version of the standard Geotour and runs from lunchtime on…
Find out more »Geotour May 2020
Expert tuition by Geopark staff will help you to interpret the geology of this wild and remote highland landscape. The area has the lowest population density in Europe and exhibits unique geodiversity and biodiversity. As home of the oldest rocks in Europe, the first identified thrust fault and with evidence of the earliest life; the North West Highlands Geopark really is the “Cradle of Geology”. £260 per person including transport, early bird discount of 10% for bookings made by February…
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Geotour September 2020
Expert tuition by Geopark staff will help you to interpret the geology of this wild and remote highland landscape. The area has the lowest population density in Europe and exhibits unique geodiversity and biodiversity. As home of the oldest rocks in Europe, the first identified thrust fault and with evidence of the earliest life; the North West Highlands Geopark really is the “Cradle of Geology”. £260 per person including transport, early bird discount of 10% for bookings made by June…
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