Publications by GeoMon trustees

Jago, C 2025 ‘Sharing the diverse heritage of a unique island in GeoMôn Geopark’. Geoparks Going Green 2, p30 GGN.

Burek, C.V. (2025) Catherine Raisin (1855–1945): expert on metamorphic rocks and early pioneer of female geological education. IUGS E-Bulletin 213, April 2025 https://inhigeo.org/anniversaries/

Crossley, R 2024 Erratic Archaeology. The Anglesey Antiquarian Society & Field Club Transactions pp 101-111.

Burek C.V. & Higgs B. (2021). Celebration of the centenary of the first female Fellows: Introduction. In: Burek C.V. & Higgs B. (eds.). Celebrating 100 Years of Female Fellowship of the Geological Society: Discovering Forgotten Histories. Geological Society of London Special Publication 506, 1-14

Burek, C.V. (2020).  Bookmarks – a versatile geoconservation resource. Earth Heritage (53), 62-63

Burek, C.V. & Owens W. 2019. Walking through the past:: Eglwys St. Cristiolus Church Llangristiolus – Edward & Annie Greenly Geodiversity. GeoMôn UNESCO Global Geopark, Amlych

Burek, C.V., Wood, M., & Campbell, S. (2019). Celebrating the achievements of Edward and Annie Greenly. Earth Heritage, 52, 18-20

Burek, C.V. (2017). Much to learn from dual geopark conferences, Earth Heritage, 47, 5

Burek C.V. (2017). A tale of two female geologists on Anglesey. Poster UNESCO revalidation Menai Straits University of Bangor School of Ocean sciences.

Conway, JS & Wood, M. 2016. “A Geoheritage case study : GeoMon in Wales”  pp219-232 in Hose, TA [ed].  Geoheritage and Geotourism; A European Perspective.   Boydell Press

Conway, J.S. (2015). Geotrail, Newborough to Abermenai Point. / Llwybyr Niwbwrch i Drwyn Abermenai.   Swn y Mor 16, 12-13.

Burek C.V (2014). The contribution of women to Welsh geological research and education up to 1920. Proceedings of the Geologists Association, 125.  480-492

Conway, JS., M 2014.  “ Geotrail:Penmon / Geolwybr o Penmon.” Swn y Mor. 15, p16-17.

Conway, JS & Wood, M 2013.  “ Geotrail around Parys Mountain / Llwybr daearegol o amgylch Mynydd Parys” Swn y Mor. Issue 13, p12-13.

Conway, JS & Wood, M 2013.  “ Geotrail: Aberffraw to Porth Cwyfan / Geolwybr o Aberffraw I Borth Cwyfan.” Swn y Mor. Issue 14, p16-17.

Wood M & Conway JS (2013) GeoMon hosts major research workshop on Precambrian geology.  Network, the European Geopark Magazine.  Issue 10.

Conway, J S, 2010 Rocks and landscapes of the Anglesey Coastal Footpath / Creigiau a thirweddau Llwybr Arfordirol Ynys Môn, GeoMon (bilingual)

Conway, J.S. and Mabvuto-Ngwira, P. (2012).  ‘Geotourism opportunities for sustainable development and poverty alleviation in developing countries,:  The potential of Victoria Falls as a Geopark’.  Proceedings of the 10th European Geoparks Conference  ‘Sustainability Through Knowledge Communicating Geoparks’.  Rangnes, K [ed].  P123-130. Langesund, Norway. (refereed article)

Conway, J.S. and Wood, M. (2012).  ‘The legacy of mining – archaeological, environmental and social impact – at Parys Mountain, Anglesey’.  Proceedings of the 10th European Geoparks Conference  ‘Sustainability Through Knowledge Communicating Geoparks’.  Rangnes, K [ed].  P86-92. (refereed article)

Conway, J. 2012 “North Wales Soil Trails – Soils RIGS in action.”  Invited talk at “Soils, Geodiversity and Soils Educational site networks” SW England Soils Discussion Group meeting, Rothamsted Research, North Wyke 20th March.

 Conway, JS. 2012  “Soils in public view… what do we want them to see?”  invited talk at Welsh Soils Discussion Group, IBERS.

Conway JS & Wood M  (2012) World’s largest copper mine supports new Geopark project.  Network, the European Geopark Magazine.  Issue 9 p24.

 Conway, JS & Wood, M 2012.  “Porth Amlwch geotrail / Geolwybr Porth Amlwch” Swn y Mor. Issue 12, 

Conway, J.S. and Wood, M. (2012).  “Geotrail around Parys  Mountain / Llwybr deaaregol o amgylch Mynydd Parys”.  Swn y Mor.  Issue 13 p12-13.

Wood, M & Conway JS. (2012) Cultural and archaeological heritage of the Parys copper mine, Anglesey.   p303-4  Proceedings of 11th European Geopark Conference  ‘smart inclusive sustainable growth, Arouca, Portgual 19-21st  Sept (ed) Artur Sa , Daniela Rocha, Alexandra Paz & Vania Correia

Wood, M & Conway JS. (2012)  Developing an integrated geo-cultural trail 301-2 in Proceedings of 11th European Geopark Conference  ‘Smart inclusive sustainable growth, Arouca, Portgual 19-21st   Sept (ed) Artur Sa , Daniela Rocha, Alexandra Paz & Vania Correia

Wood, M 2012 The Historical Development of the term melange and its relevance to the Precambrian geology of Anglesey and the Lleyn Peninsula in Wales, UK. The 100’s significant Exposures of the World, Japanese Journal of Geography 7, 168-180

Conway, JS & Wood M 2011 “Geotrail from Wylfa visitor centre to Cemaes Bay”. Cemaes Voice. 7 p12-13

Conway, JS & Wood M 2011 “Geotrail from Llanbadrig to Porth Wen”. Cemaes Voice. 8 p12-13

Conway, JS 2011.  “Geotrail from Lleiniog to Beaumaris / Geolwybr o Leiniog i Fiwmares” Swn y Mor. 10, p12-13

Conway, JS & Wood, M 2011.  “Red Wharf Bay geotrail / Geolwybr Traeth Coch” Swn y Mor. 11, p10-11

Conway, JS 2011  GeoMon ID card, UNESCO Website  https://en.unesco.org/global-geoparks/GeoMon

Conway, JS and Mabvuto-Ngwira, Percy 2011 ‘The potential of Victoria Falls as a cross-border Geopark’ p42 in Rangnes, K [ed] 10th European Geoparks Conference  ‘sustainability through knowledge communicating geoparks , Langesund, Norway(abstract)

Conway, JS and Wood M 2011 ‘The legacy of mining – archaeological, environmental and social impact – at Parys Mountain, Anglesey’ p41 in Rangnes, K [ed] 10th European Geoparks Conference  ‘sustainability through knowledge communicating geoparks , Langesund, Norway (abstract)

Conway, JS 2011 “Developments in GeoMon – Anglesey Geopark”  IRD Seminar “Geotourism, an opportunity for sustainable development.  RAC

Conway, J S  2010. Geotrail from Wylfa visitor centre to Cemaes Bay – Llwybr deaaregol o Ganolfan Ymwelwyr Wylfa I Fae Cemaes.   Swn y Mor, issue / rhif 8 p 12-13.

Conway, J S  2010. Geotrail from Bodafon to Moelfre  – Llwybr deaaregol o Mynydd Bodafon I Fae Moefre.   Swn y Mor, issue / rhif 9 p 12-13.

 Conway, J S 2010 “Rocks and landscapes of the Anglesey Coastal Footpath / Creigiau a thirweddau Llwybr Arfordirol Ynys Môn”  192ppISBN 0-9546966-3-8

Conway, J S 2010 “A Soil Trail?—A Case Study from Anglesey, Wales, UK”  Geoheritage vol 2, 15-24  (DOI 10.1007/s12371-010-0009-6) 

Conway, JS.  2010.  Using long distance footpaths to promote Geoheritage.  GEOTRENDS International conference on Geoheritage and Geotourism Research, Novi Sad, Serbia  June 2010

Conway, J S 2010  “Protecting or soils” Earth Heritage issue 33 p8-9

Burek, C.V. (2009). The first female Fellows and the status of women in the Geological Society, In Lewis C & Knell S. (eds), The Making of the Geological Society of London, Geological Society of London, Special Publications, 317, 373-407

Conway, J S & M Wood  2009.  Geotrail across Newborough Forest to Llanddwyn Island / Geolwybr ar Coedwig Niwbwrch I Ynys Llanddwyn.   Swn y Mor, 6 p12-13.

 Conway, J S 2009  “Raising the profile of soil within geo-conservation – a case study from the Anglesey Geopark”  ProGEO – WG3 “Geodiversity, Geoheritage & Nature and Landscape management” Drenthe, The Netherlands, 19th – 23th April 2009

Conway, J S 2009  Beaumaris Town Geology Trail,  G&M RIGS. 

Conway, J S  2009.  Cemaes – Llanbadrig Geotrail.   Swn y Mor, 7 p 12-13.

Conway, JS  2009 “Raising the profile of soil within geo-conservation:    South Stack – a case study from the Anglesey Geopark”   Case study report 014, Open Fields

Conway, JS  2009 “A Soil Trail -Anglesey Geopark” Case study report 013 , Open Fields

Conway, JS 2009  Developing a virtual Geopark – how Google software can be used to provide a Geopark experience for disabled people with mobility problems. p55.  De Carvalho & Rodrigues [eds] “New Challenges with Geotourism.” Proceedings of 8th European Geoparks Conference, Portugal.

Burek C.V. & Prosser C, (2008). The History of Geoconservation, Geological Society of London, Special Publications 300, 312pp

Burek C.V. (2008). The history of RIGS in Wales In Burek C.V. & Prosser C, (eds) The History of Geoconservation, Geological Society of London, Special Publications 300, 147-171

Conway, J S. 2008.  Geotrail along the South Stack Coastline / Llwybr Daearregol ar hyd afrodir Ynys Lawd.  Swn y Mor  4, p12-13

 Conway, J S  2008.  Holyhead Breakwater Country Park Geotrail / Geolwybr Parc Gwledig Morglawdd Caergybi.   Swn y Mor, 5 p12-13.

Conway, J S 2008  “Raising the profile of soil – a case study from the Anglesey Geopark.    3rd International UNESCO Conference on Geoparks, June 2008 Osnabruck.

Treagus, J, 2008 Anglesey Geology – a field guide. Seabury Salmon and Associates

Burek C.V. (2007), The role of women in Geological Higher Education – Bedford College, London (Catherine Raisin) and Newnham College, Cambridge In: Burek C.V & Higgs B (eds) The role of women in the history of geology.  Geological Society of London, Special Publications, 281, 9-38

Wood, M., Campbell, S., Roberts, R., Brenchley P., Conway, J., Crossley, R., Davies, J., Fitches, B., Mason, J., Matthews, B., Treagus, J., & Williams, T. 2007 Developing a methodology for selecting Regionally Important Geodiversity Sties (RIGS) in Wales and a RIGS survey of Anglesey and Gwynedd.  Volume 1: Methodology.  Report to Welsh Assembly Government

Wood, M., Campbell, S., Roberts, R., Brenchley P., Conway, J., Crossley, R., Davies, J., Fitches, B., Mason, J., Matthews, B., Treagus, J., & Williams, T. 2007 Developing a methodology for selecting Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites (RIGS) in Wales and a RIGS survey of Anglesey and Gwynedd.  Volume 2: Site Survey.  Report to Welsh Assembly Government

Conway, J S. 2007.  “Raising the profile of soil with geoconservation: a case study from the Anglesey Geopark.”   European Geopark Network Conference, Ullapool. 13-17 Sept 2007

Wood, M, 2007 Application dossier for nomination to the European Geopark Network (unpublished), GeoMôn Anglesey Geopark

Conway, J. S.  2006,   Soils in the Welsh landscape : (a field-based approach to the study of soil in the landscapes of North Wales) / Priddoedd yn Nhirwedd Cymru (dull ar raddfa maes o astudio pridd yn nhirweddau Gogledd Cymru).  Seabury Salmon & Associates, 31pp. ISBN: 0954696611

Burek C.V. (2005), Stimulating public awareness in our urban environment in Wales, in Stone in Wales  – Material, Heritage and Conservation, National Museum & Gallery of Wales, Cardiff, Cadw, 36-40

Burek C.V. (2004), Raisin Catherine Alice (1855-1945), Dictionary of nineteenth century British Scientists, Vol. 4 R-Z. Thoemmes Continuum Press, Bristol, 1657-1658

Burek C.V. (2003), Catherine Raisin – A role model professional geologist, Women in the History of Geology III, Geology Today, 19, (3), 107-111

Burek, CV and Conway JS. 2000 Limestone pavements – managing a fragile heritage.  In [ed] Oliver, PG.  Proceedings of the Second UKRIGS conference, Worcester, p37-55

 Burek, CV and Conway JS. 2000 The relationship between carboniferous limestone insoluble residues and soils on limestone pavements in north Wales.  Cave and Karst Science 27, (2),  53-59.

Conway, J. S. & Onslow, E.  1999  Grazing Management on Limestone Pavements.  CCW Contract Science Research Report no 346.

Conway, J.S.  1999. The petrography of the pottery.  In White, S.I. et al. A funerary and ceremonial centre at Capel Eithin, Anglesey.  Trans Anglesey Antiquarian Society and Field Club 91-100

Conway, J.S.  1999. The geology and soils.  In White, S.I. et al. A funerary and ceremonial centre at Capel Eithin, Anglesey.  Transactions of the Anglesey Antiquarian Society and Field Club 107-109

Burek, C., Conway, J. S. & Corbelli, D.  1998.  Limestone Pavements, Insoluble Residue and Soil Formation.   CCW research Report FC73-02-54A.

Burek, C.V., Conway, J. S., Deacon J. & Corbelli, D. 1997.  Soil development on limestone pavements in Wales.  Poster presentation, 4th Forum, Association of Welsh RIGS Groups, Swansea. 

Burek, C.V., Conway, J. S., Corbelli. D & Deacon J. 1997. Changes in Biodiversity (1975-1996) and soil formation on limestone pavements in Wales 4th  Forum, Association of Welsh RIGS Groups, Swansea.  

Conway, J. S.   1997   “RIGS and Education”  Earth Heritage 7, p8. 

Conway, J. S.   1996   “Unravelling soil terminology”  Earth Heritage 6, p14-15

Conway, J. S. 1995   “Potential RIGS sites in Gwynedd” 2nd Welsh RIGS Forum, Llandudno

Conway, J. S. 1995   ” The inclusion of soil sites within RIGS” 2nd Welsh RIGS Forum, Llandudno

Conway, J. S. 1986. “Pot boilers from Ty Mawr Hut Circles” Arch Cambrensis, vol. CXXXV p39-45

Conway J S 1986. “The Micromorphology of Salop and Related Soil Series,” p65-80 in D B Johnson (ed.) “Soil Structure”;  Welsh Soils Discussion Group Report 23.

Conway, J. S. 1986. “Summary of rock types used at Ty Mawr” Arch Cambrensis, vol. CXXXV p74-78

Conway J S 1984. “Soil Change in the Later Prehistoric Period – Progressive or quantum Pedogenesis” in S Limbrey  (ed.). Welsh Soil Discussion Group Report 26

Conway J S 1984. “Soil – the Most Valuable Geological Resource.” OUGS Journal, Vol. 5, p4-6,

Conway J S 1982. “A New Mesolithic Site in Anglesey.”  Trans. Anglesey Antiquarian Society, p143

Wood, M and Nicholls, G D, 1973 Precambrian stromatolites from Northern Anglesey.  Nature 241, 65

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