2019 news

Rangers from the Government of Jersey and National Trust for Jersey are planning to participate in a joint environmental task, in recognition of World Ranger Day.

Natural Environment Officers are asking islanders to think carefully before buying exotic pets like terrapins.

More than 500 young people have so far given their views on carbon neutrality, in a consultation which will help form the Government of Jersey’s response to the climate emergency.

An interim response to the States Assembly’s decision to declare a climate emergency has been published today.

Commercial sellers and industrial users of a rodent-killing pesticide rodenticide are being urged to sign up to a stewardship scheme to help reduce the risk of exposing wildlife to the poison.

Islanders are being reminded to dispose of their waste lawfully and responsibly following convictions of fly-tipping yesterday (16 July) in the Magistrate’s Court, resulting in fines totaling £1,500 for the offenders.

The first intern under a new scheme designed to increase engagement in scientific research and promote understanding and action in sustaining the environment has joined the Government of Jersey.

An interim report into PFOS in Jersey’s drinking water supplies has been published today.

Jersey Met have confirmed that the island is now officially in a period of meteorological absolute drought after a period of 15 consecutive days with no measurable rainfall.

Islanders can give their views on the key issues to be tackled by the new Island Plan, which will shape how Jersey’s natural and built environment will look over the next decade.

Four environmental initiatives are being launched this summer and islanders are invited to give their views

Islanders will be able to apply to take part in an island wide bat survey during July.