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Environmental and conservation best practice

Youth Exploration Trust – Resources
Various resources, including Environmental Responsibility, highlights the issues that should be taken into consideration when planning and organising an expedition to assess the damage an expedition might do to the environment and the steps that should be taken to minimise such damage.
https://www.theyet.org
BCA – Cave Conservation
The caves of the UK are a very special place indeed, offering glimpses into history and geology. Not only are caves often adorned with formations such as stalactites and stalagmites…
https://british-caving.org.uk
CNCC – Cave Conservation
Most of the caves and potholes in the North of England have SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) status, either for botanical, biological or geological in
https://cncc.org.uk
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