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Maps & codes

The Countryside Code

The Countryside Code (formerly known as the Country Code) is a simple set a guidelines on how to

behave in the country. The short YouTube animation by Aardman is a light hearted look at the issue.

The Countryside Code is dedicated to helping members of the public to respect, protect and enjoy the

countryside.

Respect other people

Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors.

Leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available.

Protect the natural environment.

Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home.

Keep dogs under effective control.

Enjoy the outdoors.

Plan ahead and be prepared.

Follow advice and local signs.

You should visit the following site to get further information about The Countryside Code and Open Access

land: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code

The Geological Fieldwork Code The Geologists' Association has published the "Geological Fieldwork Code". This code, which is widely recognised as a standard for advice and guidance in the field, also includes a code for coring: a sampling technique that some researchers use to take cores from rock outcrops. Three of the most important points to remember are: Fieldwork is potentially hazardous. You need to be aware of the fieldwork hazards, particularly when you are working in the field below steep faces, in quarries and on coastal areas. In the field always use strong footwear and wear warm, waterproof clothing and carry safety equipment (including a compass and First Aid kit). To read the ‘Code for Geological Fieldwork’ visit the following site:
Before you go on a field visit it is worth using Google Maps to get some idea about the terrain in your area of study. In Google Maps you can look at satellite and map views of your area of study to help you understand the shape of the land surface where you will be working. Linking through to Google Earth from the Map and using the tilt feature will give you a very good idea of the topography.

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Links, maps and sources of information These links may help you ensure that you are well-prepared for fieldwork.

The satellite image shown on the right shows the area around Broadhaven in

Pembrokeshire, South Wales.

To view a Google Map of the area around Broadhaven in Pembrokeshire, click

on the link below:

Go to 'Links: maps & sources of information' to find out how to access Google Maps.

Google Maps

Google maps

This is a link to Google Maps.

Mineral products Association
At this site there is information about mineral extraction and health and safety issues in quarries.
Google maps for mobile This link allows you to install Google maps on your phone.
The BMC gives advice about hill walking and climbing. (You can also download a free information booklet from the BMC site)
British Mountaineering Council
SSSI Here you can search for details of Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Crowd map This site records temporary exposures in the UK, landslides and flooding.
Geology of Britain viewer This links to the BGS viewer for different scale geological maps.
i Geology A free smartphone App that lets you take over 500 geological maps of Britain wherever you go. Available for ipPhone/ipad, Android and Kindle Fire.
BGS OpenGeoScience This links to a YouTube video describing BGS’s OpenGeoScience service where you can view maps, download photographs and other information.
Soils This links to a BGS site giving information about UK soils.
British Red Cross Here there is advice on first aid & you can download a free app to help you.
https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid/first-aid-apps
Tide Service A link to Tide Service.
Tide calculator A link to a useful tide calculator.
© University of Liverpool 2019
FIELDWORKSAFETY

Maps & codes

The Countryside Code

The Countryside Code (formerly known as the Country Code) is a

simple set a guidelines on how to behave in the country. The short

YouTube animation by Aardman is a light hearted look at the issue.

The Countryside Code is dedicated to helping members of the public to respect, protect and

enjoy the countryside.

Respect other people

Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors.

Leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available.

Protect the natural environment.

Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home.

Keep dogs under effective control.

Enjoy the outdoors.

Plan ahead and be prepared.

Follow advice and local signs.

You should visit the following site to get further information about The Countryside Code and Open

Access land: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-

code

The Geologists' Association has published the "Geological Fieldwork Code". This code, which is widely recognised as a standard for advice and guidance in the field, also includes a code for coring: a sampling technique that some researchers use to take cores from rock outcrops. Three of the most important points to remember are: Fieldwork is potentially hazardous. You need to be aware of the fieldwork hazards, particularly when you are working in the field below steep faces, in quarries and on coastal areas. In the field always use strong footwear and wear warm, waterproof clothing and carry safety equipment (including a compass and First Aid kit). If you open the link below you can read the Geologists' Association "Code for Geological Fieldwork".

Before you go on a field visit it is worth using Google Maps to get some idea about the terrain in

your area of study. In Google Maps you can look at satellite and map views of your area of

study to help you understand the shape of the land surface where you will be working. Linking

through to Google Earth from the Map and using the tilt feature will give you a very good idea

of the topography.

To view a Google Map of the

area around Broadhaven in

Pembrokeshire, South Wales

click on the link below:

Links, maps and sources of information
These links may help you ensure that you are well-prepared for fieldwork.
The Geological Fieldwork Code

The satellite image shown on

the right shows the area around

Broadhaven in Pembrokeshire,

South Wales.

Go to 'Links: maps & sources of information' to find out how to access Google Maps.

Google maps

Google maps for mobile
This link allows you to install Google maps on your phone.
Crowd map This site records temporary exposures in the UK, landslides and flooding.
BGS OpenGeoScience This links to a YouTube video Describing BGS’s OpenGeoScience where you can view maps, download photographs and other information.
i Geology A free smartphone App that lets you take over 500 geological maps of Britain wherever you go. Available for iPhone, iPad, Android and Kindle Fire.
Mineral Products Association At this site there is information about mineral  extraction and health and safety issues in  quarries.
SSSI Here you can search for details of Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Soils This links to a BGS site giving information about UK soils.
Geology of Britain viewer This links to the BGS’s viwer for different scale geological maps.
British Red Cross Here there is advice on first aid and you can download a free app to help you.
Google maps for mobile

Google maps

This is a link to Google maps.
Tide calculator A link to a useful tide calculator.
Tide service A link to tide service.
British Mountaineering Council The BMC gives advice about hill walking and climbing. (You can also download free information booklets from the BMC site)