What is a geopark?

“Geoparks are places where landscapes with outstanding geological heritage are used to support sustainable development; this is achieved through conservation, education, interpretation and nature-based tourism.” – dictionary.com

Geoparks are a way that a country can preserve and protect a historical heritage site.

We visited jersey museum where we spoke with geologist Dr Ralph Nicols about jerseys bedrock and sites of special interest in out geological features. He explained to us about how jersey is working to become an island geopark.

https://www.jerseyheritage.org/explore/geopark/

Sites of special interest

What are sites of special interest?

Natural Sites of Special Interest (SSIs) are places that are considered to be of public importance because of their special zoological, ecological, botanical or geological interest, or a combination of these and other special qualities. – dictionary.com

These sites are very important to the people of jersey as they are places that represent jerseys heritage.

Jersey’s sites of special interest.