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Measuring progress

A series of indicators have been developed to measure the progress of the UKGAP. These are detailed here by UKGAP theme.

• Theme 1

  Furthering our understanding of geodiversity

  Indicators

  1. Recognition within research
     The number of refereed research papers relating to UK geodiversity. More 
     

     Indicator 1 progress report 2010-11 (391KB)

     Indicator 1 progress report 2011-12 (374KB)

  What are indicators

• Theme 2

  Influencing planning policy, legislation and development design

  Indicators

  2. Local policy recognition
     The number of statutory Development Plans in which geodiversity issues (and issues relevant to similar disciplines) are formally recognised. More 
     

     Indicator 2 progress report 2011-12 (239KB)

  3. Organisational policy recognition
     The number of organisations with a specific geodiversity policy or where geodiversity is recognised within other corporate plans or action plans. More 
     

     Indicator 3 progress report 2010-11 (223KB)

  4. Geodiversity gain at development sites and restored mineral sites
     The total number of sites where geodiversity has been recognised within the design. More 
     

     Indicator 4 progress report 2011-12 (216KB)

  5. National policy recognition
     The number of national-level policy statements, plans and strategies, in which geodiversity issues (and issues relevant to similar disciplines) are formally recognised. More 
     

     Indicator 5 progress report 2010-11 (214KB)

     Indicator 5 progress report 2011-12 (146KB)

  6. Regional policy recognition
     The number of regional-scale policy documents, plans and strategies, in which geodiversity issues (and issues relevant to similar disciplines) are formally recognised. More 
     

  What are indicators

• Theme 3

  Gathering and maintaining information on our geodiversity

  Indicators

  7. Geodiversity Mapping
     The total number of published geological maps at 1:50 000 scale which have been revised (either completely or partially re-surveyed; refitted 1" to 1:50 000 topographic base map; or, where elements have been modelled into a 3-dimensional format). More 
     
  8. Geological collections
     The total number of geodiversity collections available to view by Geoscientists and the public. More 
     

     Indicator 8 progress report 2010-11 (476KB)

  What are indicators

• Theme 4

  Conserving and managing our geodiversity

  Indicators

  9. Designation and protection of Local Geological Sites
     The total number of Local Geological Sites formally designated and therefore recognised by local planning authorities as a material consideration to be taken into account in planning decisions. More 
     
  10. Condition of geological and geomorphological SSSIs/ASSSIs
      The total number of SSSIs/ASSIs designated for their geological or geomorphological features and/or active processes, where the majority (or all) of the site is in 'favourable' condition (Scotland and Wales) or 'favourable'/'favourable recovering' condition (England and Northern Ireland). More 
      

      Indicator 10 progress report 2010-11 (564KB)

  11. Positive conservation management at Local Geological Sites
      The total number of Local Geological Sites in the local authority area in positive conservation management. More 
      

  What are indicators

• Theme 5

  Inspiring people to value and care for our geodiversity

  Indicators

  12. Visits to sites of geodiversity interest
      The total number of people visiting a selection of geodiversity places within each of the four countries. More 
      

      Indicator 12 progress report 2010-11 (529KB)

  13. Recognition within formal education
      The total number of students sitting Geology GCSE (England, Northern Ireland, Wales) or Geology SG (Scotland) examinations. More 
      

      Indicator 13 progress report 2010-11 (376KB)

  What are indicators

• Theme 6

  Sustaining resources for our geodiversity

  Indicators

  14. Voluntary involvement
      The total number of people actively involved in geodiversity initiatives within LGAP partnerships and voluntary geoconservation groups. More 
      

      Indicator 14 progress report 2011-12 (169KB)

  15. Funding used for geodiversity action planning
      Total funds devoted to geodiversity action planning from a selection of national funding organisations. More 
      

      Indicator 15 progress report 2011-12 (322KB)

  16. Active GAPs in operation
      The number of GAPs that completed an annual progress report, identifying the actions completed or progressed and which targets and/or objectives were met. More 
      

      Indicator 16 progress report 2011-12 (192KB)

  17. Awareness of the UKGAP
      The number of visitors to the UKGAP website. More 
      

      Indicator 17 progress report 2011-12 (409KB)

  What are indicators