Jökull - 01.12.1953, Síða 54

INSTRUCTIONS TO THOSE
WHO PREPARE RESEARCH
EXPEDITIONS TO ICELAND
On account of the tragic disasters which have
befallen foreign research parties in this coun-
try, the National Research Council wants to
issue the following warning to those who pre-
pare research expeditions to Iceland:
The wastelands of Iceland cover large areas
and are in many parts very dangerous for
travellers, especially those who are not familiar
with the country and who must therefore exert
more caution in order to avoid accidents. Lead-
ers of foreign research parties should take good
care to familiarize themselves thoroughly with
local conditions and to make all plans in con-
sultation with persons who know local condi-
tions.
Permits for scientific research will in general
not be granted to those who intend to travel
alone in the wastelands, and in distant dist-
ricts it is even considered as a risk for groups
of only two persons to travel.
Universities and other research institutes who
intend to send students on training expeditions
to Iceland should, before planning the expedi-
tion, consult the National Research Council,
or a person or institution which the Council
may appoint, concerning a suitable field of
study. Preferably, such expeditions should be
made under the supervision of Icelandic special-
ists who will endeavour to co-ordinate the work
of the various groups and to guide them in
their field of study.
Difficult research work will only be entrusted
to skilled scientists who are familiar with local
conditions. But such scientists should also work
in close co-operation with Icelandic scientists or
institutions engaged in similar work.
Reykjavik, November 24, 1953.
The National Research Council.
Thorbjörn Sigurgeirsson
Secretary General.
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