Jersey Geopark Introduction

What is a Geopark?

A Geopark is a designated area of land containing one or more sites of geological importance. This is an area in which we are trying to conserve the geological heritage and promote awareness, which is common through tourism.

A Unesco Global Geopark is are geographical area sites and landscapes of international geological significance which are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development.

These features are representative of a region’s geological history and the events and processes that formed it. It must also include important natural, historic, cultural tangible and intangible heritage sites.

Geoparks in Jersey

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