The Charnia Research Group is concerned with research and conservation of the Precambrian (Ediacaran) fossils of Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire.

It consists of geologists working in this field and includes:- Chairman Dr. H. Boynton, Dr. J. Carney (BGS), Dr. M. Howe (BGS), Dr. P. Wilby (BGS), Dr. J Larwood (Natural England), I. Evans (Natural England), M. Evans (New Walk Museum, Leicester), S. Cooke (Charnwood Museum), Dr. T, Ford, Prof. R. Aldridge, Dr. J. Zalasiewicz, Dr. F. Ince, Dr. R. Clements, Dr. D. Williams and Dr. D. Edwards (GeoEd), D. McVey, A. Swift, D. Boynton, Mrs. G. Weightman and from Oxford Prof. M. D. Brasier, Dr. J. B. Antcliffe, A. Liu, Dr. R. Callow and L. Menon.

The group meets twice a year at Leicester University to discuss research, conservation and SSSI protection of sites.

Further information: Ian Evans Natural England c/o Chris Gordon Spur B West Block 7, Government Buildings, Chalfont Drive, Nottingham NG8 3SN

Useful references include:
Fedonkin, M.A. et al. 2007 The Rise of the Animals, Baltimore.
Vickers-Rich, P. and Komarower, P. 2007, The Rise and Fall of the Ediacaran Biota.
Geological Society, London, Special Publication 286.