A Geopark tells the whole story of an area, right from the very beginning. Jersey – which has been shaped by tide and time – should have this designation because of the Island’s exceptional geology, unique heritage, amazing landscapes and special seascapes. Geosites are places around the Island with special significance.
SITES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
South Hill – Green Island – Anne Port – La Solitude – La Tête des Hougues – L’Islet – Les Hurets – Les Rouaux – Giffard Bay – Sorel Point – L’Île Agois – Le Pinacle – Le Petit Étacquerel – Le Grand Étacquerel – Le Pulec – Mont Huelin Quarry – St Ouen’s Peat beds – Portelet Bay – Belcroute Bay
CAVES
La Cotte de St Brelade – La Belle Hougue Caves – La Cotte à la Chèvre
OFFSHORE REEFS
Les Écréhous – Les Minquiers – Les Pierres de Lecq
WHAT IS A GEOPARK?
A Geopark holds history, community and progression at the heart of its definition. Global Geoparks became an official programme within the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2015. UNESCO Global Geoparks are places where outstanding geological heritage is used to support sustainable development through conservation, education, community engagement and sustainable tourism. To hold Geopark status, a region must have a geological heritage of international significance. This could be through it’s outstanding natural beauty, it’s contribution to scientific research or because it holds great educational value, teaching communities, present and future about our incredible past.
