Responding to a world of change

The BGS is proud of the central role our surveying has played in the development of geology as a science. We are equally proud of our contribution to the understanding of key issues such as the age and evolution of the Earth and life, the origin and classification of rocks, and the impact of humans on the earth system. With 175 years of dedicated surveying behind us, the UK is already better served with geological information than most other countries. However, in today’s rapidly evolving, knowledge-based economy, we must continually adapt our surveying to meet the changing needs of society.