An Oxford-educated zoologist, Luke Rake FLS is an experienced CEO, a specialist biology and outdoor education specialist, and a passionate advocate for engagement with nature and the outdoors. As a Devon native with relatives living in the west of the World Heritage Site, and an experienced climber with experience across Portland and Purbeck, as well…
It happens some times that one particular part of the Jurassic Coast gets busy with conservation issues. Like busses – nothing happens for ages, then three things come along almost at once. That has been Portland in the last few years. First there was the controversial Energy Reclamation Facility, then, in November, we reported on…
You may have noticed a few changes to the Science part of the website, we are currently re-developing the Science & Heritage part of our website to make it easier for you to naviagate and find what you are looking for. This is an ongoing project that will be completed shortly but if you do…
Summary: Nature-Inspired and Eco-Friendly Materials: Sustainable fashion is inspired by the Jurassic Coast through eco-friendly fabrics such as organic cotton, hemp, and bamboo and natural dyes that replicate the area’s earthy tones. This approach leaves synthetic material behind for eco-conscious, locally inspired choices. Circular Fashion and Local Craftsmanship: Upcycling, recycling, and buying from local artisans…
Trustees of the Jurassic Coast Trust (JCT) announce that Lucy Culkin, Chief Executive Officer, will be leaving the role at the end of the year, after 7 years with the Trust and 5 years in role as CEO. Lucy joined JCT in September 2017, just a brief time after the Trust became responsible for World…
October has been a hectic month on the science and conservation side of the JCTs work. Saskia has been very busy meeting with lots of different and interesting people, first of all in Worthing with other leaders of Protected Site Strategy projects to share information about how things can and might work with these, still…
In AGM The Jurassic Coast Trust will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 28th November 2024 at 12pm. The meeting will be held online only. 2024 JCT AGM Meeting agenda 2024 Meeting agenda JCT AGM 2023 minutes 2023 AGM minutes JCT information 2023 2023 Annual Report for information
We want your opinion! If you have a spare 5 minutes, please participate in this survey on the Jurassic Coast as part of our Geo-Heritage Sustainability Study. Every response helps us think about and shape the future of the Jurassic Coast. See the link here and share with anyone who may be interested: https://forms.gle/nvbwY4wqYEJTcUx39
We are proud to announce that Saskia Elliott was recently invited to Burlington House in London to present the Geo-Heritage Sustainability Study (Protected Site Strategy Project) for the Engineering Group of the Geological Society of London’s Glossop Award. The entry was titled “Dynamic Cliffs and Coastal Shifts” and discussed how understanding the World Heritage Site’s…
