The Scottish Geology Trust will:
- Support the core running costs of Geoparks in Scotland, where needed to ensure sustainability.
- Advocate on behalf of Geoparks to policy makers, the government and business sector. There is an urgent requirement for the integration of geoheritage into the broader social, economic and nature conservation policies for rural areas and we will press for recognition in national and local policy, and by the business sector, to assist in the future sustainability of Geoparks.
- Foster a culture of partnership working for the fulfilment of these fundamental requirements, backed up by policy.
- Provide an advice service for those communities interested in creating new geoparks by providing contact with existing bodies such as the UK Committee for UNESCO Global Geoparks.
- Encourage volunteering at geoparks by all those interested in geology.