Welcome
The Jurassic Coast Trust is an independent registered charity which supports the delivery of science, conservation, arts, education and sustainable development programmes along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
The Jurassic Coast was nominated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001 and covers 95 miles of coastline in east Devon and Dorset. It is the first and only natural world heritage site in England.
"We inspire people to appreciate and learn more about the significance of the Jurassic Coast and to safeguard it for future generations by supporting projects that enhance and expand the understanding of world heritage, and the international importance of this unique coastline. We hope that you will join us to help raise funds in order to achieve this."
James Weld, Chairman
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Latest News
At Last! A Guide on Thomas Hardy and the Jurassic Coast
In December 2001 the Jurassic Coast was declared a World Heritage site. Since then there has been an endless stream of publications on every conceivable aspect of the Jurassic Coast with one exception. There has been nothing on Thomas Hardy and the Jurassic Coast. The Thomas Hardy Society has now rectified this with the publication of a guide.
Walking the Jurassic Coast
These two new books, by author Robert Westwood, each contain a 64 page full colour guide with new aerial photography showing the route of each walk. These comprehensive guides for walkers of all ages and abilities make an essential companion to anyone visiting the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
UNESCO grants patronage to the 2012 Jurassic Coast Earth Festival
The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has announced its patronage of the 2012 Jurassic Coast Earth Festival, including the Lyme Regis Fossil Festivals. "This is a rare accolade, and we are thrilled" says Marcus Dixon, CEO of the Lyme Regis Development Trust.
Meet the Monsters of the Jurassic Coast at Weymouth Library!
Families with primary school age children are invited along to Weymouth Library on Wednesday 2nd June to meet some of the 'monsters' that roamed this part of the world millions of years ago.
The library will be hosting the launch of a new children's sticker book, 'Monsters', produced by illustrator Darrell Wakelam and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site team1 and funded by the Jurassic Coast Trust.
National Award for Jurassic Coast education publication
Coastal Conflicts, a primary school Geography resource produced by David Weatherly and Anjana Ford and published by the Devon Learning and Development Partnership, has won the Silver citation in this year's national Geographical Association Publishers' Awards.
Geographical Association grants Silver Award
The Geographical Association grants Silver Award to the Jurassic Coast Coastal Conflicts DVD - March 2009, part funded by the Jurassic Coast Trust.
The DVD that won the award can be found here.
Take a look at the awards on the Geographical Association website.
Dorset's Jurassic Jewel
Dorset Magazine has produced an article entitled Jurassic Coast Special.
The Dorset's Jurassic Jewel article can be found here and the Portland Bill walk article can be found here.
Read it all here.
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The Jurassic Coast Trust and West Dorset Leisure Holidays support local school training days
West Dorset Leisure Holidays raises funds to support the Trust. The latest project is specifically for Bridport primary schools, and on 19th January a cluster INSET day of nine teachers from eight primary schools attended an all-day teacher training workshop at Highlands End Holiday Park conference facility. It was a very inspiring day where they helped teachers understand the significance of the Jurassic Coast and how to communicate it in the classroom.
Read the press release here.
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Jurassic Coast Walks 2010
Information for the Jurassic Coast Trust Walks 2010 'Rocks up close' on the World Heritage Site is now available from the website here
You will need a PDF reader to be able to view the document.
JCT Christmas newsletter 2009
2009 has been another exciting year for the Trust. We are extremely grateful for your support, enabling us to fund such a wide range of projects. If you are new to the work of the Trust and would like to join us in helping fund education projects, supporting the development of science through conservation, or simply helping to safeguard this remarkable coastline for future generations, we look forward to hearing from you.
Click here to view the 2009 newsletter. (PDF Reader required)
Jurassic Coast HSBC reception
Jurassic Coast Trust goes to London, kindly hosted by HSBC Private Bank.
To view the PDF file click here.
View the Dorset Magazine article here.