Mr David Lawrence

Mr David Lawrence Principal Geologist

Location: Edinburgh

Tel: 0131 6500 303

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Biography

  •  University of Durham, Geological Sciences

Research interests

  •  Urban Geology
  •  3D modelling
  •  Geological mapping and landscape interpretation
  •  Geodiversity
  •  Communicating science to the public

Current projects and collaboration

  •  Member of NAG-CITY urban geoscience group within Northeast Atlantic Geoscience (NAG) partnership of geological surveys
  •  COST Action (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) SUB-URBAN- A European network to improve understanding and use of the ground beneath our cities
  •  Clyde Urban Super Project
  •  Establishment of the ASK network (Accessing Subsurface Knowledge) to facilitate effective re-use of subsurface data to better inform decision making and management of urban resources
  •  Geodiversity input to Durham Limestone Landscapes Partnership. Member of Geological Advisory Group for the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Geopark.

Published outputs

  • Smith, Martin; Lawrence, David; McInroy, David; Monaghan, Alison; Edwards, Mike; Naylor, Mark; Ford, Jon; Bricker, Stephanie. 2012. Defining the store : geological interpretation and storage modelling. In: Smith, Martin; Campbell, David; Mackay, Eric; Polson, Debbie, (eds.) CO2 aquifer storage site evaluation and monitoring : understanding the challenges of CO2 storage: results of the CASSEM Project. ISBN 9780957103108.
  • Lawrence, D J D; Dean, M T; Entwisle, D C; Kimbell, G S; and Butcher, A. 2011. Geology of the Rothbury district: a brief explanation of the geological map Sheet 9 Rothbury. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 38pp. England & Wales Sheet Explanation. ISBN 9780852726938.
  • Lawrence, D J D. 2009. Limestone landscapes: a geodiversity audit and action plan for the Durham Magnesian Limestone Plateau. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 114pp, (OR/09/007).
  • Scott, P, Roche, D, Nicholas C, Lawrence D and Ambrose K. 2008. Creating environmental improvements through geodiversity. Minerals Industry Research Organisation.
  • Lawrence, D J D; Arkley, S L B; Everest, J D; Clarke, S M; Millward, D; Hyslop, E K; Thompson, G L; and Young, B. June. 2007. Northumberland National Park Geodiversity Audit and Action Plan. ISBN 9780852725993.
  • Pickett, Elizabeth; Young, Brian; Lawrence, David; Clarke, Stuart; Everest, Jeremy; Thompson, Gill; Young, Rob. 2006. Ancient Frontiers - Exploring the geology and landscape of the Hadrian's Wall area. British Geological Survey, 64pp. ISBN 0852725418
  • Forster, A, Lawrence DJD , Highely, DE, Cheney CS, Arrick A. 2004. Applied geological mapping for planning and development; an example from Wigan UK. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrology 37, part 4.
  • Waters,CN; Northmore,KJ; Highley,DE; Lawrence,DJD; Prince,G; Marker,BR; Bunton,S; Butcher,A and Snee,CPM. 1996. A geological background for planning and development in the City of Bradford Metropolitan district. British Geological Survey, Onshore Geology Series, Technical Report WA/96/1.
  • NERC Open Research Archive — David Lawrence