FISHING BANNED IN JERSEY’S FIRST NO-TAKE ZONE
Portelet Bay has been awarded the highest level of marine protection after it was designated a ‘no-take zone’ – the first in Jersey and only the fifth in the UK. Under new regulations beginning in May, fishing will be banned in the bay and it will be an offence to remove any marine species from the area. […]
WHAT’S ON IN MAY
From poetry and music to horse racing and guided walks, there are lots of events happening this month, including celebrations to mark Jersey’s 77th Liberation Day on 9 May. Sunday 1 May – May Day at The Elms Join the National Trust for Jersey at The Elms to celebrate the ancient festival of May Day, marking the […]
NO MOW MAY: FOUR REASONS TO STOP MOWING YOUR LAWN IN MAY
Gardeners are being asked to say ‘no’ to the mow next month and instead transform their lawns into a paradise for pollinators. While it might be tempting to give the grass the chop, letting your lawn grow can help wildlife thrive by providing a feast of nectar for bees and butterflies. It’s why the charity […]
UPDATE ON BIRD FLU RESTRICTIONS
Bird flu restrictions and associated biosecurity measures will end in Jersey on Liberation Day (9 May) unless the situation suddenly deteriorates, the Island’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed. For now, the avian influenza “Prevention Zone” remains in place across the whole Island, and with it the continued requirement for birdkeepers to house their flocks or […]
ASIAN HORNETS: FIRST NEST OF 2022 FOUND IN JERSEY
Jersey’s first Asian hornet nest of the year was discovered earlier this month after volunteers received a callout from a local business at Longueville. On arrival, they found a small embryonic nest (one built entirely by the queen) on the outside of the firm’s main entrance door. Local beekeeper and member of the Jersey Asian hornet […]
RETURNING SEASONAL WORKERS TO BE ENTITLED TO FREE HEALTHCARE
Seasonal agricultural workers may soon access free healthcare on their return to the Island, after Jersey’s Minister for Health and Social Services announced he was bringing forward revised rules following a Scrutiny report into the rural economy. Currently, seasonal workers who return year on year are not entitled to social security benefits or non-emergency healthcare […]
JERSEY HEDGEHOG SURVEY 2022
By Gill Morgan of the Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group You may have read of the concerns over the decline of hedgehog numbers in Britain, with numbers allegedly falling by up to 30% in urban areas and 50% in rural areas over the last 20 years. This has led to one of Britain’s best loved mammals […]
ECRÉHOUS SEABIRD PROTECTION STATUS COMES INTO FORCE
New restrictions came into effect at Les Ecréhous this month after areas of the site were given special protection status to safeguard the breeding activities and nesting of wild birds. Four areas of Les Ecréhous have been designated as Areas of Special Protection under Jersey’s Wildlife Law to reduce the risk to birds from the […]
BIRD FLU MEASURES TO REMAIN IN PLACE
Jersey’s Chief Vet has thanked Islanders for their efforts to date to help stop the spread of avian influenza (bird flu). Alistair Breed is also reminding birdkeepers to continue to follow restrictions, which include keeping their birds housed, or otherwise kept separate (by using suitable netting) from wild birds. In February, two wild buzzards and […]
APRIL WILD WATCH: SEA PINK THRIFT
Clusters of bright pink flowers are a beautiful sight on coastal cliffs and sand dunes around Jersey at this time of year, with thrift plants flowering from April to July. Commonly known as ‘sea pink’ and ‘cliff clover’, this clover-like wildflower grows happily on cliffs and coastlines. A perennial herb, thrift is tolerant of poor […]