On behalf of English Heritage, OGT has mapped the distribution of local building stone used in villages across Oxfordshire, in relation to geological outcrop.

The condition of all existing LGS sites has been monitored during the past 5 years.

Two new LGS sites were designated in 2012 and another three planned for 2013, bringing the Oxfordshire total to 48.

6 LGS site clearance events have taken place during 2012-13.

Temporary displays on local geology have been arranged at some six local libraries and information centres.

A leaflet has been printed summarising places of geological interest in the county, also a trail guide for the area around Churchill village. An interpretation board was designed for Priests Hill SSSI.

The link between traditional livelihoods in the Oxfordshire Chilterns and the underlying chalk geology, was explored in a series of public talks.

Following a 2012 Chalk Links project supported by the North Wessex Downs AONB, the possibilities of geotourism were explained at an AONB-hosted seminar for tourism representatives.

'Rock Detectives' days during half-term holidays encouraged children to take an interest in Earth Science (together with Wiltshire, Bedfordshire and Hampshire groups)

A geological module was developed for local primary schools, with support from the Ernest Cook Trust. It was trialled with great success at over a dozen schools.

Partnerships were established with several local groups (such as Green Gyms and a local fire brigade) to involve their members in site clearance activities, whilst informing them about local geology.

Oxfordshire Geology Trust is an active member of both The Geology Trusts and Geoconservation UK, and has developed partnerships with geoconservation groups in neighbouring counties on specific projects.

'Rock Detectives' days during half-term holidays encouraged children to take an interest in Earth Science (together with Wiltshire, Bedfordshire and Hampshire groups)