Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | August 2007 |
| Updated | January 2009 |
| See more in | Rural Environmental planning |
| Author | Ian Bremner |
| Relevance |  |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Minerals in Scotland
Purpose
This module provides background information on the importance of minerals to Scotland as an economic resource and their spatial planning implications.
Benefits
An awareness of the economic significance of minerals and the mineral planning regime is a prerequisite for public policy makers and decision takers in Scotland. Similarly, planning students, consultants and private sector investors and mining companies will benefit by being informed by the issues raised in this module.
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic
Learning method
A knowledge builder which offers a detailed overview of the importance to Scotland of minerals – its context and background, relevance to planners, and links to pertinent websites. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. The module includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).
